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*Seeking Contributors on Twain and the Tall Tale*

The scholarly journal *Quarterly*, published by the Book Club of
California, is seeking several brief (1,000- to 2500-word) essays on any
aspect of the American tall tale, as developed by Twain or others. Possible
topics: Twain and the oral narrative tradition in America;
how pioneering Western newspapers contributed to the genre of the tall
tale; how the theme and structure of the tall tale work within a Twain
short story or novel; etc. Due date: October 1, 2020. Publication: Spring
2021. Please contact Book Club of California Vice President and *Quarterly*
guest editor Gail Jones at [log in to unmask]