In two very different collections, Zadie Smith and Marilynne Robinson each take on the central questions of our moment. Essay by David L. Ulin.
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ISBN-13: | 9781250310385 |
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Publisher: | Picador USA |
Publication date: | 02/12/2019 |
Pages: | 336 |
Sales rank: | 73,416 |
Product dimensions: | 5.38(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.00(d) |
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