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This volume compiles all of Lydia Davis’s short stories published to date, beginning with *Break it Down* (1986) and concluding with the 2007 National Book Award finalist *Varieties of Disturbance*. Davis is celebrated for her exceptional originality and formal experimentation within the short story form.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Lydia Davis
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