Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema
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Fordham University Press, 2021.
Language
English
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9780823297917
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Various Authors., & Various Authors|AUTHOR. (2021). Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema . Fordham University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Authors and Various Authors|AUTHOR. 2021. Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema. Fordham University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Authors and Various Authors|AUTHOR. Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema Fordham University Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Various Authors, and Various Authors|AUTHOR. Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema Fordham University Press, 2021.
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