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    Must I Weep for the Dancing Bear, and Other Stories
    Must I Weep for the Dancing Bear, and Other Stories
    Must I Weep for the Dancing Bear, and Other Stories
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    Must I Weep for the Dancing Bear, and Other Stories

    By Louis Phillips

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    These stories by Louis Phillips reinforce his reputation throughout his dozens of books of being imaginative, incisive, and entertaining. The voice here is that of a young man who is learning about life and about work. Phillips captures these formative years brilliantly, creating a coming-of-age collection of stories that will take you back to your own youth.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPleasure Boat
    Release dateSep 3, 2012
    ISBN9781476204710
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