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FICTION
The Battle Royal
Here’s one you may as well skip if you’re squeamish about tales in which brutality is involved
November
1
1934
LEWIS HERMAN
The Battle Royal
LEWIS HERMAN
November
1
1934
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FICTION
The Battle Royal
Here’s one you may as well skip if you’re squeamish about tales in which brutality is involved
November
1
1934
LEWIS HERMAN
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