Wordstruck: A MemoirMacNeil's autobiography re-creates the world of his youth and the experiences that were opened up to him through his love of words. His delight and passion for the music and magic of language, have enabled MacNeil to transmute it into a work of art. Photos. |
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Пользовательский отзыв - br77rino - LibraryThingThis book is like a warm blanket for readers of English. Cozy, comfortable, words are lovingly laid out for the sake of appreciation. The title is perfectly chosen. Читать весь отзыв
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| Название | Wordstruck: A Memoir |
| Автор | Robert MacNeil |
| Издание: | иллюстрированное |
| Издатель | Viking, 1989 |
| Владелец оригинала: | Калифорнийский университет |
| Оцифровано | 4 мар 2008 |
| ISBN | 0670818712, 9780670818716 |
| Количество страниц | Всего страниц: 230 |
| Экспорт цитаты | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |