Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision
A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
Av Christine Barkley, Donald E. Palumbo, C.W. Sullivan III, Iii C. W. Sullivan
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2009-03-31
- Mått152 x 229 x 11 mm
- Vikt308 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieCritical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Antal sidor224
- FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
- EAN9780786442881