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Baxter dives into the undercurrents of middle-class American life in these eleven arresting, often mesmerizing stories. Whether they know it or not, Baxter's characters are floating above an abyss of unruly desire, inexplicable dread, unforeseen tragedy, and sudden moments of grace. A drunken... read more

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  1. Charles Baxter (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0670804770
Page Count: 216

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