The Conjure Woman
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Mint Editions, 2020.
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9781513274171
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Charles W. Chesnutt., & Charles W. Chesnutt|AUTHOR. (2020). The Conjure Woman . Mint Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles W. Chesnutt and Charles W. Chesnutt|AUTHOR. 2020. The Conjure Woman. Mint Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles W. Chesnutt and Charles W. Chesnutt|AUTHOR. The Conjure Woman Mint Editions, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Charles W. Chesnutt, and Charles W. Chesnutt|AUTHOR. The Conjure Woman Mint Editions, 2020.
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Grouped Work ID | b951b87f-18de-4119-c8cc-40e4842a24ae-eng |
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Full title | conjure woman |
Author | chesnutt charles w |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-12-11 17:10:52PM |
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