“She was being folkloric. Hubbard was supposed to be charmed. But since the demise of his Previous Marriage, about five and a half days ago, he'd been sullen. He once read about a Sioux warrior named Cranky Man, and now he thought: That's me.”
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Six Kinds of Sky: A Collection of Short Fiction
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Luis Alberto Urrea
Luis Alberto Urrea, born in 1955, is a renowned Mexican-American poet. His works blend Mexican and American cultures and explore themes such as identity, family, and social justice. Urrea's poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, winning the hearts of readers. more
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