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    On Borrowed Words

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    Yiddish, Spanish, Hebrew, and English-at various points in Ilan Stavans's life, each of these has been his primary language. In this rich memoir, the linguistic chameleon outlines his remarkable cultu...

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    Category - Non Fiction / Biography & Autobiography

    Format - Paperback

    Condition - Excellent

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    Est. Publication Date - Jul 2002

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