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Lives of the wits.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Pearson, Hesketh, 1887-1964
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Harper & Row, [1962]
Edition:	[1st ed.].
Subjects:	Authors, English. English wit and humor > History and criticism.

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