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A Christmas Memory

by Truman Capote

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A Christmas Memory

The narrator of "A Christmas Memory" is Buddy, a seven-year-old boy. His name is given by his elderly cousin, who had a childhood friend named Buddy. The old woman is in her sixties, and despite...

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A Christmas Memory

The narrator of "A Christmas Memory" is a seven-year-old boy. The story, set during the Great Depression, reflects his experiences and memories with his elderly cousin, highlighting their unique bond...

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A Christmas Memory

This was Buddy's last Christmas with his friend, who was actually his cousin, because he was sent to military school afterward. Despite moving away, they stayed connected through letters, with her...

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