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Delta Blues

by · 2009

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This collection of short fiction captures both the art of the tale and the power of the blues, and is a nod at the human condition that often inspires musicians to write and sing the blues.

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fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Setting
American SouthAmerican SouthMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 400 pages
Form
short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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