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Civil to strangers and other writings

Civil to strangers and other writings

Contemporary LiteratureShort Stories
Pages
388
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

Here is vintage Pym--a warm, witty slice of uniquely rural English life, meticulously written and spiced with Pym's keen social observations and her band of hilarious, eccentric characters.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

CozyWhimsicalFunnyLighthearted

Genres

Contemporary Literature Short Stories

About the author

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Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym is known for her witty social comedies, often set in academic or clerical worlds. Her observant novels, including A Glass of Blessings and An Academic Question, are loved for their gentle humor and keen insights into everyday life.