The Blue Guitar
(eAudiobook)

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Recorded Books, Inc., 2015.
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9781490694290
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9h 28m 0s
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English

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

John Banville., John Banville|AUTHOR., & Gerry O'Brien|READER. (2015). The Blue Guitar . Recorded Books, Inc..

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John Banville, John Banville|AUTHOR and Gerry O'Brien|READER. 2015. The Blue Guitar. Recorded Books, Inc.

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John Banville, John Banville|AUTHOR and Gerry O'Brien|READER. The Blue Guitar Recorded Books, Inc, 2015.

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John Banville, John Banville|AUTHOR, and Gerry O'Brien|READER. The Blue Guitar Recorded Books, Inc., 2015.

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