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Aimee Bender’s debut collection, *The Girl in the Flammable Skirt*, presents a series of short stories set in contemporary New York. Through her vivid, musical prose, Bender brings to life a cast of eccentric men and women whose desires and circumstances push the boundaries of conventional morality. Each tale tackles themes of love, loss, and identity in ways that are both unsettling and deeply human, offering readers an intimate look at the strange corners of urban life.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Aimee Bender
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