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American Dreams, 1943: Two Serious Ladies by Jane Bowles

'Two Serious Ladies'

You’ve likely never heard of Jane Bowles. Nathaniel Rich on her novel of two women going to pieces.

Nathaniel Rich

Published May 30 2013 1:03PM EDT

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Nathaniel Rich

Nathaniel Rich

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