A New Year's Gift
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[United States] : SAGA Egmont, 2023.
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A masterpiece in literary manipulation, 'A New Year's Gift' plays with our expectations while delivering a sobering dose of social commentary. We begin with Jacques, who is writing a letter to his sweetheart, Irene. When Irene appears on his doorstep, she brings with her a scandalous plan. Will he agree to her demands, or is there more to them than meets the eye? A tale of adultery, fealty, violence, and honour, 'A New Year's Gift' also highlights the stifling social conventions of the time. This short story will delight fans of Raymond Carver.
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9788726666250, 8726666251
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A masterpiece in literary manipulation, 'A New Year's Gift' plays with our expectations while delivering a sobering dose of social commentary. We begin with Jacques, who is writing a letter to his sweetheart, Irene. When Irene appears on his doorstep, she brings with her a scandalous plan. Will he agree to her demands, or is there more to them than meets the eye? A tale of adultery, fealty, violence, and honour, 'A New Year's Gift' also highlights the stifling social conventions of the time. This short story will delight fans of Raymond Carver.
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De Maupassant, G. (2023). A New Year's Gift. SAGA Egmont.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)De Maupassant, Guy. 2023. A New Year's Gift. SAGA Egmont.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)De Maupassant, Guy, A New Year's Gift. SAGA Egmont, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)De Maupassant, Guy. A New Year's Gift. SAGA Egmont, 2023.
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