Erec And Enide
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| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Book Title | Erec and Enide |
| Item Length | 8.4in |
| Item Height | 0.7in |
| Item Width | 5.5in |
| Author | Chrétien De Troyes |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Topic | European / General |
| Publication Year | 1992 |
| Genre | Literary Criticism |
| Item Weight | 11.2 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 288 Pages |
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