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The Bread of Salt and Other Stories is a retrospective compilation of short fiction written in English. Filipino words interweave seamlessly with English, creating vivid depictions of Philippine characters and their everyday sensibilities. Through this tapestry of language and narrative, readers glimpse the social customs and cultural landscapes of the Philippines.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: N. V. M. González
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