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Mar 2006, 272 pages
Paperback:
Jun 2007, 272 pages
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This article relates to The Rug Merchant
Meg Mullins was born and raised
in New Mexico, where she now lives with
her husband and their two children. The
story that formed the basis of The
Rug Merchant appeared in The Best
American Short Stories 2002.
About Tabriz
Ushman is from
Tabriz, which is the capital of the
Iranian province of Eastern Azarbaaijaan.
it looks like a beautiful place - mild
summers make it a popular summer
vacation spot for those escaping the
heat of the south, and it's a popular
winter sports destination due to the
proximity of snow filled mountains. It
is, of course, also famous for its
rugs.
This "beyond the book article" relates to The Rug Merchant. It originally ran in April 2006 and has been updated for the
June 2007 paperback edition.
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