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FICTION
Pledge of the Dibras
That Stefan, descendant of Albania’s hero, should join the conqueror’s army was a shame to be wiped out in blood
March
1
1942
KONRAD BERCOVICI
Pledge of the Dibras
KONRAD BERCOVICI
March
1
1942
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FICTION
Pledge of the Dibras
That Stefan, descendant of Albania’s hero, should join the conqueror’s army was a shame to be wiped out in blood
March
1
1942
KONRAD BERCOVICI
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