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More Tales of Past and Present

More Tales of Past and Present

More Tales of Past and Present

Henry Tedeschi

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iUniverse
Año de edición:
2009
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9781440126963
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The present collection of nineteen short stories concentrates on the drama and comedy of the human condition. The scenarios are in various locations -- some in the American West, some elsewhere -- some are contemporary, others take place at earlier times. Frequently, they feature encounters between men and women, or individuals facing their past. The personalities represented range from adolescence to old age. Some of the stories acquaint us with the many facets of love 3

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