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Lyrics, 1962-1985

by Bob Dylan · 1985

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The complete collection includes all of Dylan's writings and drawings plus 120 new writings. Index of song titles.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
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musicmusicMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
long · 524 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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