Villa of Delirium
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Published
New Vessel Press, 2020.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781939931818
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Adrien Goetz., & Adrien Goetz|AUTHOR. (2020). Villa of Delirium . New Vessel Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adrien Goetz and Adrien Goetz|AUTHOR. 2020. Villa of Delirium. New Vessel Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adrien Goetz and Adrien Goetz|AUTHOR. Villa of Delirium New Vessel Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Adrien Goetz, and Adrien Goetz|AUTHOR. Villa of Delirium New Vessel Press, 2020.
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Full title | villa of delirium |
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Grouping Category | book |
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