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Kentucky Straight: Stories

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Riveting, often heartbreaking stories that take readers through country that is figuratively and literally unmapped. These stories are set in a nameless community too small to be called a town, a place where wanting an education is a mark of ungodly arrogance and dowsing for water a legitimate occupation. Offutt has received a James Michener Grant and a Kentucky Arts Council Award.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Vintage

Release: October 27, 1992

ISBN: 067973886X

ISBN 13: 9780679738862

Kentucky Straight: Stories

4/5 ( ratings)

Riveting, often heartbreaking stories that take readers through country that is figuratively and literally unmapped. These stories are set in a nameless community too small to be called a town, a place where wanting an education is a mark of ungodly arrogance and dowsing for water a legitimate occupation. Offutt has received a James Michener Grant and a Kentucky Arts Council Award.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Vintage

Release: October 27, 1992

ISBN: 067973886X

ISBN 13: 9780679738862

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