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Bessie, Bop, or Bach

Bessie, Bop, or Bach

Bessie, Bop, or Bach

Ran Walker

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Editorial:
45 Alternate Press, LLC
Año de edición:
2019
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781020001093
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In this diverse collection of short stories, with settings ranging from Mississippi to New York City, Ran Walker explores a myriad of themes, such as unrequited love, forgiveness, and hope. Whether a grandmother’s secret is discovered by her granddaughter, a writer falls in love with the painting of a woman, or a college professor is invited to rap on his student’s mixtape, these stories paint a vivid picture of a world where music, love, and life intersect.

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