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FICTION
Mr. Bridge
Mr. Bridge lived in the heart of America: in his heart lived very little
May
1
1969
Evan S. Connell
Paul Davis
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Evan S. Connell
May
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1969
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FICTION
Mr. Bridge
Mr. Bridge lived in the heart of America: in his heart lived very little
May
1
1969
Evan S. Connell
Paul Davis
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