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Le sourire au pied de l'échelle - The Smile At The Foot Of The Ladder
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From the edition on hand, Le sourire au pied de l'échelle - The Smile At The Foot Of The Ladder by Henry Miller feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2001 • Buchet Chastel • 123 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2001 • Buchet Chastel • 123 pages • ISBN 9782283018729.
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