Tales of Manhattan

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Tales of Manhattan is a 1967 collection of short stories by American novelist Louis Auchincloss. The stories are set exclusively in Manhattan, the smallest but most iconic borough of New York City. Auchincloss was known for his novels of manners, which often explored the lives and moral dilemmas of the upper class in contemporary New York City. His work is characterized by stylistic clarity and skillful characterization, focusing on the formative influences and personal limitations of his characters rather than their excesses. Tales of Manhattan fits within this oeuvre, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals within the specific geographical and social landscape of Manhattan.

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…geography, as in, for example, Tales of Manhattan (1967) and Skinny Island (1987), which are set exclusively in Manhattan. Subsequent works include the novels Tales of Yesteryear (1994) and Education of Oscar Fairfax (1995) and a number of short-story anthologies, notably Three Lives (1993), The Anniversary and Other Stories (1999),
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…geography, as in, for example, Tales of Manhattan (1967) and Skinny Island (1987), which are set exclusively in Manhattan. Subsequent works include the novels Tales of Yesteryear (1994) and Education of Oscar Fairfax (1995) and a number of short-story anthologies, notably Three Lives (1993), The Anniversary and Other Stories (1999),
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