The Morality of Mrs. Dulska: A Play by Gabriela Zapolska
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Published
Intellect Books Ltd, 2007.
Language
English
ISBN
9781841509839
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Teresa Murjas., & Teresa Murjas|AUTHOR. (2007). The Morality of Mrs. Dulska: A Play by Gabriela Zapolska . Intellect Books Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Teresa Murjas and Teresa Murjas|AUTHOR. 2007. The Morality of Mrs. Dulska: A Play By Gabriela Zapolska. Intellect Books Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Teresa Murjas and Teresa Murjas|AUTHOR. The Morality of Mrs. Dulska: A Play By Gabriela Zapolska Intellect Books Ltd, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Teresa Murjas, and Teresa Murjas|AUTHOR. The Morality of Mrs. Dulska: A Play By Gabriela Zapolska Intellect Books Ltd, 2007.
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