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How does'Desert Solitaire' primarily classify as a genre?

  • Memoir

  • Science fiction

  • Mystery

  • Epic poetry

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As a memoir, "Desert Solitaire" falls under the genre of creative nonfiction. It's a personal account of Edward Abbey's experiences and reflections during his time spent in the deserts of the American Southwest, particularly in the Canyonlands region of Utah.
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