Gordo: Stories
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Published
Grove Atlantic, 2021.
Language
English
ISBN
9780802158093
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jaime Cortez., & Jaime Cortez|AUTHOR. (2021). Gordo: Stories . Grove Atlantic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jaime Cortez and Jaime Cortez|AUTHOR. 2021. Gordo: Stories. Grove Atlantic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jaime Cortez and Jaime Cortez|AUTHOR. Gordo: Stories Grove Atlantic, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jaime Cortez, and Jaime Cortez|AUTHOR. Gordo: Stories Grove Atlantic, 2021.
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Full title | gordo |
Author | cortez jaime |
Grouping Category | book |
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