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Original publication
1969
Average rating
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Opening Excerpt
From the storyInstructions
You will need a blank piece of paper about the size of this page. Also a pen or pencil.
Story Vibe & Style Profile
Emotional Weight
1.9 / 5
Lighthearted
Narrative Pacing
1.2 / 5
Contemplative
Literary Style
1.7 / 5
Direct & Minimalist
Speculative / Reality
2.0 / 5
Realistic / Mimetic
Appearances
The Paris Review
The Paris Review No. 47 — Summer 1969 · Jun 1, 1969
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