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In "The Little Disturbances of Man," Grace Paley turns the page on everyday life, shaping vibrant portraits of Jewish and suburban individuals—from jeering couples and job‑seekers to children rehearsing a Christmas play. Her sentences, ever wry and deeply human, reveal the common pains and occasional pleasures that lurk beneath the surface of ordinary days.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Grace Paley
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