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The Proper Words for Sin /

Within these eleven short stories, the writer brings into focus the small struggles of ordinary people. The characters within this collection, from boys and girls to fathers, mothers, and the aging, live in cities, in towns, and in rural areas. Yet, no matter the surroundings, all seem alone within...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Fincke, Gary
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Morgantown, WV : West Virginia University Press, 2013
Edición:First edition.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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