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Carnival Queen
Regrets of the past and desires to override the mistakes of youth—themes commonly explored in fiction—are the controlling elements in Roland P. Joseph’s "Carnival Queen". Set against the lush landscape of Trinidad, this...
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Regrets of the past and desires to override the mistakes of youth—themes commonly explored in fiction—are the controlling elements in Roland P. Joseph’s "Carnival Queen". Set against the lush landscape of Trinidad, this...
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