Joshua Ferris

Author, “The Dinner Party and Other Short Stories”

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Joshua Ferris’ first novel, a satire of the American corporate workplace, became a breakout hit 10 years ago. He’s written two other novels and many short stories since then.

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Joshua Ferris’ first novel, a satire of the American corporate workplace, became a breakout hit 10 years ago. He’s written two other novels and many short stories since then.

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