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FICTION
Accomplished Desires
Better not covet thy neighbor's husband—you may get him
May
1
1968
Joyce Carol Oates
Ann Weisman
Accomplished Desires
Joyce Carol Oates
May
1
1968
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FICTION
Accomplished Desires
Better not covet thy neighbor's husband—you may get him
May
1
1968
Joyce Carol Oates
Ann Weisman
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