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Twelve Dozen Limericks

Twelve Dozen Limericks

Twelve Dozen Limericks

Philip Wadner

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2016
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9780993198748
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A fresh collection of one hundred and forty four limericks. The verse is witty, varied and modern, and the inclusion of an index of places, names and occupations makes it a handy reference for those occasions when asked to say a few words.

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