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Summary: A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition relaunches this beloved classic coming-of-age nove, which was called "one of those rare delights_as wise as it is funny" (Alix Kates Shulman, Ms. magazine). This endearing novel chronicles the growth of the young Allegra in pre-World War II Brooklyn as she learns about sex, death, bigotry, family limitations, and what it means to be young and female and independent. Marketing Plans for 'Allegra Maud Goldman' : _ Advance review copies to booksellers _ Twenty-fifth anniversary press kit _ Strong media push Edith Konecky is the author of a second novel, 'A Place at the Table,' as well as short fiction and poetry.