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Social Studies

by Fran Lebowitz · 1981

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Second collection of essays by the author of "Metropolitan Life" (1978).

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humorhumorMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisNew YorkNew YorkMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 147 pages
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