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David Kepesh, a college professor, undergoes a surreal metamorphosis when he becomes a 155‑pound female breast. Facing disbelief, he struggles to explain his condition and prove his sanity amid chaotic reactions.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Literary Fiction/Surrealist Fiction
Authors: Philip Roth
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