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Take My Word For It

Take My Word For It

Take My Word For It

Stringybark

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Editorial:
Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9780244316907
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Delve into this mix of traditional bush poetry and modern prose, examining the often comical aspects of everyday life. This entertaining collection is broad in both style and subject matter. It was written over a three-decade time span, making it all the more diverse and enjoyable, especially when read aloud.

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