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The Penguin Book of International Women's Stories

by Various · 1996

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A collection of thirty-three short stories from around the world celebrates the diversity of women's experiences and includes selections from both famous and lesser-known female authors.

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1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 480 pages
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