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Staton, Shirley F.

Literary theories in praxis.

Bibliography: p.
Includes index.

1. Criticism. 2. American literature -- History and
criticism. 3. English literature -- History and criti-
cism. I. Title.

PN94.S73 1987 801′.95 86-24898

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