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The World of Chance
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781021086402
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In this compelling novel, William Dean Howells explores the complex relationships between luck, fate, and personal agency. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century America, this work offers a fascinating look into the hopes, dreams, and struggles of everyday people.
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