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The best American essays of the century

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Fifty five unforgettable essays by the finest American writers of the twentieth century.

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The Best American Essays of the Century (The Best American Series) Paperback – October 10, 2001

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• Language English
• Publication date October 10, 2001
• Reading age 14 years and up
• Dimensions 6 x 1.44 x 9 inches
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". . . Oates has assembled a provocative collection of masterpieces reflecting both the fragmentation and surprising cohesiveness of various American identities." Publishers Weekly, Starred —

About the Author

JOYCE CAROL OATES is the recipient of the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction and the winner of the National Book Award. Among her major works are We Were the Mulvaneys, Blonde, and The Falls.

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; Reprint edition (October 10, 2001)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0618155872
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0618155873
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.44 x 9 inches
• #54 in American Fiction Anthologies
• #166 in Essays (Books)
• #644 in Short Stories Anthologies

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