american literature
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300 short stories: story 262
Samantha Neugebauer
story: “Blame” author: Aimee Bender year: 2019 where: California Zephyr Train note: From the last issue of Tin House a line: “Buy more, said the lady. Rich lady. Come back to Yum-Yum. Eat yum-yum. Clog your arteries. Enjoy life.” theme(s): Miscarriage, class, wealth, blame
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300 short stories: story 260
Samantha Neugebauer
story: “Triumph of the Grave” author: Denis Johnson year: 2018 where: Holiday Chalet, Denver note: This is my favorite of the Johnson stories I have read so far. The end really lights up. I think part of the reason is the other stories I have read have been very male heavy without any central female…