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Goldberg, Paul, 1959–

    The Yid: a novel / Paul Goldberg.—First edition.

           pages; cm

    ISBN 978-1-250-07903-9 (hardcover)

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  1. Jews—Soviet Union—History—20th century—Fiction.   2. Soviet Union—History—20th century—Fiction.   I. Title.

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