I Got Somebody in Staunton by William Henry Lewis

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In twelve graceful, sensual stories, William Henry Lewis traces the line between the real and the imaginary, acknowledging the painful ghosts of the past in everyday encounters. Written in a style that has been acclaimed by our finest writers, from Edward P. Jones and Nikki Giovanni to Dave... read more

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I was fourteen that summer.

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William Henry Lewis (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: NY Amistad
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0060536659
Page Count: 224

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Pen/Faulkner Award (Finalist, 2006: Fiction)

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Dewey: 813

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Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › United States › African American
Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Special Groups › African-American Studies
Books › Literature & Fiction › Short Stories
Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary

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