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“I would like to go for a ride with you, have you take me to stand before a river in the dark where hundreds of lightning bugs blink this code in sequence: right here, nowhere else! Right now, never again!”

Quote by Amy Hempel

Book:The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel

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The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel

This volume compiles a selection of short stories written by Amy Hempel, showcasing her distinctive narrative style and thematic concerns. more

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Amy Hempel is an American writer renowned for her concise and profound short stories. Her work often delves into themes of interpersonal relationships, loneliness, and death, earning her acclaim from readers and critics alike. more

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Book:Dramatic Works, from the Text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed, with Glossarial Notes, Life, Etc

Source: Dramatic Works, from the Text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed, with Glossarial Notes, Life, Etc

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Book:Experience and Education, 60th Anniversary Edition

Source: Experience and Education, 60th Anniversary Edition

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