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Old Pines and Other Stories

Old Pines and Other Stories

Old Pines and Other Stories

James Boyd

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Editorial:
Longleaf on behalf of Univ of N. Carolina Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9780807879801
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This is the first collection in book form of a number of Boyd’s short stories. These stories are as particularly southern as their subject, the small southern community. They emphasize dialogue rather than description and illustrate the economy of the skilled writer who discards false ornaments of style.Originally published in 1952.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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