The destiny thief: essays on writing, writers and life
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
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Book
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First edition.
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205 pages ; 22 cm
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"In these nine essays, [the author] provides insight into his life as a writer, teacher, friend, and reader"--Amazon.com.
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English
ISBN:
9781524733513, 1524733512
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"In these nine essays, [the author] provides insight into his life as a writer, teacher, friend, and reader"--Amazon.com.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Russo, R. (2018). The destiny thief: essays on writing, writers and life. First edition. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Russo, Richard, 1949-. 2018. The Destiny Thief: Essays On Writing, Writers and Life. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Russo, Richard, 1949-, The Destiny Thief: Essays On Writing, Writers and Life. Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
MLA Citation (style guide)Russo, Richard. The Destiny Thief: Essays On Writing, Writers and Life. First edition. Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
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