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This collection of essays by Kathy Acker offers incisive commentary on modern culture and literary criticism, reflecting her distinctive critical perspective. The work examines cultural trends and literary forms within the United States context.
First publish date: September 1997
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Kathy Acker
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