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This anthology presents fifty‑five essays that exemplify the best in American literary writing from the twentieth century. Under the editorial guidance of Joyce Carol Oates, the collection showcases diverse voices and styles that have shaped American essay writing.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Joyce Carol Oates
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