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The Beats David Sterritt A Very Short Introduction literary poet
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As new condition. Oxford Uni press 2013. Origins. Beats beatniks bohemians jazz Kerouac Burroughs poetry Ginsberg Corso popular culture and beats legacy. Small, dense softcover guide. Isbn 978 0 19 979677 9.
- Date Listed:02/06/2022
- Last Edited:04/06/2022
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