The Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman
Publication Language |
English |
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Publication Type |
eBooks |
Publication License Type |
Open Access |
Categories: Books, Open Access Books
Tags: 17th century, Comedies, Drama, France, French drama, Middle class, Social Life and Customs
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