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    7 best short stories by Don Marquis

    By Don Marquis

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    About this ebook

    The journalist and writer Don Marquis obtained recognition in life, one of the works of this collection (The Old Soak) being transformed into a play and later, a movie still in the silent movie era. The seven short stories selected here bring all the humor, satire and wit of this writer. Enjoy your reading!

    The Old Soak
    The Revolt of the Oyster
    The Professor's Awakening
    The Saddest Man
    Behind the Curtain
    Kale
    Too American
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTacet Books
    Release dateFeb 1, 2019
    ISBN9788577770649
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