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"American Housewife" is a single-author anthology of twelve short stories that illuminate contemporary women's lives through a blend of wit and grit. Each tale follows a woman—whether in a Manhattan apartment, a reality‑TV set, or a pageant car—navigating the intersections of femininity, social expectations, and personal vendettas. The stories balance lighthearted domestic details with incisive commentary, exploring themes of revenge, identity, and the complexities of female experience in the American landscape.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Helen Ellis
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