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Author: Margaret Atwood

📘 Dancing girls and other stories by Margaret Atwood

Atwood’s 'Dancing Girls and Other Stories' is a collection of short fiction that showcases her unique ability to explore the complexities of human relationships. The stories blend flashes of fantasy, humor, and unexpected violence, revealing the intricacies of human interactions. Each tale brings characters to life that resonate with deep empathy and often end with moments of terror and laughter, compassion and recognition.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Margaret Atwood

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