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The unpossessed

1934306 pagesNew York Review Books

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Set in 1930s New York City, 'The Unpossessed' follows a group of left-wing intellectuals navigating their ideals, relationships, and personal struggles. The story offers a sharp, humorous, and critical look at the pretensions and hypocrisies within their literary and political circles.

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Tess Slesinger was a sharp observer of American life, particularly her short stories published in The New Yorker. Her work often captured the nuances of everyday experiences with a keen eye for detail.

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