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The art of death : writing the final story
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The art of death : writing the final story

by Edwidge Danticat

Following a mother's cancer diagnosis, this narrative explores the intersections of personal history and literature concerning mortality and catastrophe. It concludes with a prayer written in the voice of the mother.

Accession 12441 ISBN 9781555977771 Publisher Graywolf Press
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