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Derek Walcott

Derek Walcott

Derek Walcott

John Thieme

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Manchester University Press (P648)
Año de edición:
1999
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9780719042065
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This book provides a unique account of Walcott’s development as a writer in addition to being the fullest study of his poetry and plays to date.Discusses all his major works and includes information on his out-of-print and unpublished plays along with .

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