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FICTION
The Long-Distance Runner
Give up, little sprinters and milers, the marathon is the province of mothers
March
1
1974
Grace Paley
Mona Mark
The Long-Distance Runner
Grace Paley
March
1
1974
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FICTION
The Long-Distance Runner
Give up, little sprinters and milers, the marathon is the province of mothers
March
1
1974
Grace Paley
Mona Mark
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