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Publication date 1989 publisher penguin collection. Butterfly how to cite from litcharts the creators of. David henry hwang born august 11, 1957 is an american playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and theater professor at columbia university in new york city. Butterfly by hwang, david henry, 1957publication date 1989. With an afterword by the playwright by david henry hwang. Download a study guide for david henry hwang s m butterfly ebook for free in pdf and epub format.
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