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The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories

The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories

Penned By David Leavitt
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The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories

The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories

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A collection of fiction by and about gay men features original stories from Larry Kramer, Edmund White, Christopher Coe, Michael Cunningham, and other writers and explores the tragedies and triumphs of AIDS.

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Imprint Penguin Books
Released January 14, 1994
Identifier (ISBN) 2783008
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