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A Longing for the Light(shelf:AY3)

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Year 2007 Edition year
Pages 279 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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From the record on file, A Longing for the Light(shelf:AY3) by Vicente Aleixandre reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2007 • Consortium Book Sales & Dist • 279 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2007 • Consortium Book Sales & Dist • 279 pages • ISBN 9780914742890.

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This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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