The Portable James Joyce
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The listing describes The Portable James Joyce by James Joyce & Harry Levin as a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. The record for this copy lists 1976 • Viking Pr • 762 pages. Readers around here have it at 4.16/5 across 624 local ratings.
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More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780140150308
Worth buying if: You are looking for a book that starts without a long setup.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780140150308
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