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In The story of my teeth, Valeria Luiselli examines the intersections of collecting, cultural heritage, and literary expression. The narrative centers on auctioneering and the cultural significance of teeth, framing a contemporary women’s perspective within the realm of literary fiction.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Valeria Luiselli
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