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The instant success of her first novel, Judith, stunned Alberta writer Aritha van Herk, then 24
The instant success of her first novel, Judith, stunned Alberta writer Aritha van Herk, then 24

The instant success of her first novel, Judith, stunned Alberta writer Aritha van Herk, then 24

Date2/20/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: The instant success of her first novel, Judith, stunned Alberta writer Aritha van Herk, then 24. Now she avoids bizarre publicity. I've had that whole thing up to my ears.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0087440F
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