Understanding William S. Burroughs
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gerald Alva Miller., & Gerald Alva Miller|AUTHOR. (2020). Understanding William S. Burroughs . University of South Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gerald Alva Miller and Gerald Alva Miller|AUTHOR. 2020. Understanding William S. Burroughs. University of South Carolina Press.
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