Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

ISBN 10: 1593081154 / ISBN 13: 9781593081157

Editore: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2005

Codice articolo ABE-1728893875717

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Titolo: Frankenstein
Casa editrice: Barnes & Noble Classics
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: Soft cover
Condizione: Good