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short stories by Gallant
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"In Transit" is a collection of short stories by Mavis Gallant, published in 1988. Gallant, a Canadian-born writer, was known for her unsentimental prose and trenchant wit, often focusing on the isolation and detachment of expatriates. Her short stories, frequently published in The New Yorker, explored the experiences of North American and European individuals living abroad. "In Transit" is one of several collections of her perceptive and often humorous short stories, which have been recognized with awards such as the Governor General's Literary Award.1

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