Samuel Barber: A Guide to Research
- ISBN-10
- 0815334966
- ISBN-13
- 9780815334965
- Series
- Samuel Barber
- Category
- Artists
- Pages
- 333
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Wayne Clifford Wentzel
Description
An annotated reference guide to Barber's life, works and achievements, it will prove valuable for anyone seeking information on him.
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- 2020-02-20
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