The Longman Masters of Short Fiction
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This edition of The Longman Masters of Short Fiction by Dana Gioia is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. This edition is listed as 2002 • Longman Pub Group • 926 pages.
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- If you liked character-driven stories, the narrative traces family ties across decades, showing how past actions ripple forward in unexpected ways.
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- If you prefer plot-first stories, the story unfolds deliberately and rewards patience over instant payoff.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780321089007
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780321089007
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