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Name: Short stories
Author: Wallace Stegner

These volumes gather a selection of Wallace Stégner’s short fiction, offering readers insight into his nuanced portrayals of Western life and the social customs that shape it. Stégner, known for his skillful narrative craft, has long been recognized as an influential teacher, imparting his expertise at institutions including Harvard, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Iowa.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Wallace Stegner

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