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| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Checkup |
2020 |
Ann Petry |
Buy |
Checkup is a short work by Ann Petry published posthumously in 2020. Its release reflects the renewed interest in Petry’s writing that followed the Library of America’s 2019 publication of her collected works.
Petry’s short fiction, like her novels, tends to focus on the pressures of everyday life for Black Americans in the mid-20th century, written with close attention to detail and a refusal to sentimentalize.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Ann Petry Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are one books in the Ann Petry Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 2020.
What is the first book in the Ann Petry Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Ann Petry Short Stories/Novellas series is Checkup, published in 2020.
What is Checkup?
Checkup is a short work by Ann Petry published in 2020, decades after her death in 1997. It represents continued interest in Petry’s writing and the ongoing effort to bring her lesser-known works to new audiences.