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‘The Contest’ by Grace Paley

The Contest by Grace Paley, 1959 Continue reading →

November 14, 2016August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, New York City, short stories, The Contest Leave a comment
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