Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic, is known for his sharp social commentary and witty language. His plays often explore themes of class, morality, love and human nature.
Translation
Teodor Peičić, Vlado Habunek
Graphics design
Valerija Pavić
Dimensions
20 x 15 cm
Pages
356
Publisher
Matica hrvatska, Zagreb, 1951.
Distribution: 6,000 copies
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.
One copy is available
Condition:Used, good condition (visible signs of use)
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Insel-Verlag, 1951.
German. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
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Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
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Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
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