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© Paula R. Backscheider 1999

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Backscheider, Paula R.

Reflections on biography / Paula R. Backscheider.
Includes bibliographical references (P.) and index.
1. Biography as a literary form. 1. Title.

CT21.B28 1999 808'.06692--dc21 99-34521

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