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FICTION
A Good Job Gone
The story twelve men out of every thirteen wanted—but the thirteenth can always skip
April
1
1934
LANGSTON HUGHES
A Good Job Gone
LANGSTON HUGHES
April
1
1934
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FICTION
A Good Job Gone
The story twelve men out of every thirteen wanted—but the thirteenth can always skip
April
1
1934
LANGSTON HUGHES
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