Dressing Up for the Carnival

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki , Judith Cummings , Amanda Karr , Stephanie Beacham , Jean Smart , Gabrielle DeCuir , Janet Fontaine , Karessa McElheny

Released: September 8, 2017
Length: 6 hrs 20 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Phoenix Books

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Dressing Up for the Carnival is a captivating collection of short stories by Carol Shields, showcasing her talent for transforming everyday moments into extraordinary insights. Themes of identity and human complexity are woven through stories that range from tender reflections on relationships to sharp exposes of social pretensions. Playful, graceful, and insightful, these stories offer a rich tapestry of human experiences condensed into powerful, compact narratives.

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