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Black Tickets gathers atmospheric vignettes that explore the dreams and passions of young men and women, capturing the desperate loneliness that permeates American life. Set against a West Virginia gothic backdrop, the stories illuminate the complex dynamics of man‑woman relationships and social customs.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Jayne Anne Phillips
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