The Law by Roger Vailland was first published in 1957. We track 2 editions.
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- Editions recorded
- 12 on Open Library, 8 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 3 languages
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How many editions of The Law are there?
We track 2 editions of The Law. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did The Law win any awards?
Yes: The Law won the Prix Goncourt (1957), according to Wikidata.
When was The Law first published?
The Law by Roger Vailland was first published in 1957.