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Nov 2022
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Danielle Dutton Reads “My Wonderful Desc...

WNYC STUDIOS AND THE NEW YORKER
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Danielle Dutton reads her story “My Wonderful Description of Flowers,” which appeared in the December 5, 2022, issue of the magazine. Dutton is the co-founder of Dorothy, a publishing project, and the author of three books of fiction, including the novel “Margaret the First.” A new book, “Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other,” will be published in 2024. 

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