The Ask: A Novel
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Published
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
Language
English
ISBN
9781429931724
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sam Lipsyte., & Sam Lipsyte|AUTHOR. (2010). The Ask: A Novel . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sam Lipsyte and Sam Lipsyte|AUTHOR. 2010. The Ask: A Novel. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sam Lipsyte and Sam Lipsyte|AUTHOR. The Ask: A Novel Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sam Lipsyte, and Sam Lipsyte|AUTHOR. The Ask: A Novel Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
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Full title | ask |
Author | lipsyte sam |
Grouping Category | book |
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