Katherine Anne Porter and Mexico: The Illusion of Eden
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Thomas F. Walsh., & Thomas F. Walsh|AUTHOR. (2014). Katherine Anne Porter and Mexico: The Illusion of Eden . University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas F. Walsh and Thomas F. Walsh|AUTHOR. 2014. Katherine Anne Porter and Mexico: The Illusion of Eden. University of Texas Press.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thomas F. Walsh, and Thomas F. Walsh|AUTHOR. Katherine Anne Porter and Mexico: The Illusion of Eden University of Texas Press, 2014.
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Full title | katherine anne porter and mexico the illusion of eden |
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