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Name: Can't and won't
Author: Lydia Davis

Lydia Davis returns with her fifth collection of short stories, a compilation that showcases her trademark brevity and precision. The book is a mosaic of pithy one‑liners, observant vignettes, and sharp letters of complaint. Among the pieces is the notable story “A Small Story About a Small Box of Chocolates,” in which a professor grapples with her own choices. The collection reflects Davis’s continued exploration of the ordinary moments of life, turning them into crisp, contemplative fragments.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Lydia Davis

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