 First edition cover | |
| Author | Fran Lebowitz |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Essays |
| Published | 1994 (Vintage Books, Random House) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 352 |
The Fran Lebowitz Reader is a 1994 collection of comedic essays by writer Fran Lebowitz. [1] [2] [3]
The book compiles Lebowitz's two previous essay collections, Metropolitan Life (1978) and Social Studies (1981). [4]
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Social Studies is a 1981 bestselling collection of comedic essays by writer Fran Lebowitz.
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