This collection is the first to focus on the transgressive and transformative power of American female humorists. It explores the work of authors and comedienne

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"A Study Guide for Lorrie Moore's ""How to Become a Writer"", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot

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Contributions by Jared N. Champion, Miriam M. Chirico, Thomas Clark, David R. Dewberry, Christopher J. Gilbert, David Gillota, Kathryn Kein, Rob King, Rebecca K