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Douglas Stuart on 'Shuggie Bain'

Louisiana Literature

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The Black Stallion

Agnes falls in love with Eugene, but he doesn't reveal that her biggest foe is the woman who is living across the road. It's a very devout Catholic community. Agnes comes into town, all beads and Angora. And she's moving house, but she dresses like a Hollywood movie star. The mind has just been closed. They have very real worries. But yeah, Agnes is, I don't think I'll be going to the Christmas dinner after this book."

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