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Edgewater: Poems (The National Poetry Series)

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Year 2002 Edition year
Pages 107 Compact read
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Based on the metadata we have, Edgewater: Poems (The National Poetry Series) by Ruth L. Schwartz looks closest to a creative or cultural title with room for interpretation and craft. Stored edition details show 2002 • Harpercollins • 107 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2002 • Harpercollins • 107 pages • ISBN 9780060082536.

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