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I am always open to suggestions of good collections of short stories. I seem to prefer Southern or Jewish authors. Any Tips?

Howard Jaeckel I agree on "Fabulous Small Jews," or any other story collection by Joseph Epstein. AndI think you'd really like "Five Decades" by Irwin Shaw. It's ter…moreI agree on "Fabulous Small Jews," or any other story collection by Joseph Epstein. AndI think you'd really like "Five Decades" by Irwin Shaw. It's terrific.
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Was Irwin Shaw jewish?

Howard Jaeckel Most definitely. See, for instance, his story "Act of Faith," included in "Five Decades/"…moreMost definitely. See, for instance, his story "Act of Faith," included in "Five Decades/"(less)

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