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Dead languages

by David Shields

Jeremy Zorn navigates life with a stutter and the misguided attempts of others to cure him. He develops athletic skill and an extensive vocabulary, gaining a profound understanding of the power of language.

Accession 18736 ISBN 0060972912 Publisher Harper Perennial
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