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Zoetrope: All-Story, Summer 2020, Vol. 24, No. 2

Penned By Michael Ray
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Zoetrope: All-Story, Summer 2020, Vol. 24, No. 2

Penned By Michael Ray
4.85 18,187 Ratings
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"The Chekhovians," by Rebecca Miller"Via Crucis," by Maisie Mattia"Haguillory," by Stephanie SoileauGuest Designer: Cate Le Bonw/ paintings by Tim Presley and photographs by Devendra Banhart

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Length 74 Pages
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Identifier (ISBN) 54719884
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Michael Ray
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Michael Ray

Michael Ray is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Michael Ray enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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