Original publication

1982

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Opening Excerpt

From the story

On an inside day in November, a smoke and cider day, Burton Glass found a white greasy kiss stamped against the black post of the sunporch he was painting at the shore, off-season in Rehobeth.

It pleased him. Look at that, he said.

Story Vibe & Style Profile

Literary Dimensions
Emotional Weight 2.1 / 5

Reflective

Narrative Pacing 1.1 / 5

Contemplative

Literary Style 3.0 / 5

Contemporary Literary

Speculative / Reality 1.9 / 5

Realistic / Mimetic

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