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Farben eines Kontinents. Reisen durch Lateinamerika.
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This edition suggests Farben eines Kontinents. Reisen durch Lateinamerika. by Alejo Carpentier is a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2003 • Suhrkamp • 200 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2003 • Suhrkamp • 200 pages • ISBN 9783518399514.
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