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A Christmas Memory

by Truman Capote

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A Christmas Memory

Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" is set in a nostalgic, southern U.S. town during the 1930s, capturing the essence of the Great Depression era. The story revolves around Buddy and his cousin...

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A Christmas Memory

In "A Christmas Memory," Buddy, a young boy, bonds with his elderly cousin, Sook, during the Great Depression. They face the challenge of lacking funds to make and mail Christmas fruitcakes. They...

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