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The Art of the Story: An International Anthology of Contemporary Short Stories

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Overview: Following the immense success of The Art of the Tale, Daniel Halpern has assembled the next generation of short-story writers—those born after 1937—to create a companion volume, The Art of the Story. Attesting to the depth, range, and continued popularity of short fiction, this collection includes seventy-eight contributors from thirty-five countries. The Art of the Story combines the best of the established masters as well as the fresh, new voices of writers whose work has seldom been translated into English.Includes:Gift from somewhere by Ama Ata AidooKeeper of the virgins by Hanan Al-ShaykhAmor divino by Julia AlvarezImmortals by Martin AmisGlass tower by Reinaldo ArenasWilderness tips by Margaret AtwoodGorilla, my love by Toni Cade BambaraMy mother's memoirs, my father's lie, and other true stories by Russell BanksG-string by Nicola BarkerEvermore by Julian BarnesAren't you happy for me? by Richard BauschIn Amalfi by Ann BeattieRara avis by T. Coraghessan BoyleMr. Green by Robert Olen ButlerFat man in history by Peter CareyCourtship of Mr. Lyon by Angela CarterAre these actual miles? by Raymond CarverOld man slave and the mastiff by Patrick ChamoiseauDharma by Vikram ChandraNever marry a Mexican by Sandra CisnerosProspect from the silver hills by Jim CraceNight women by Edwidge DanticatHouse behind by Lydia DavisAll because of the mistake by Daniele del GiudiceYsrael by Junot DíazBetrayal by Patricia DunckerReflections of spring by Duong Thu HuongGirl who left her sock on the floor by Deborah EisenbergTwenty-seventh man by Nathan EnglanderParakeet by Victor ErofeyevRoberto narrates by Péter EsterházyMy father, the Englishman, and I by Nuruddin FarahOptimists by Richard FordStory of the lizard who had the habit of dining on his wives by Eduardo GaleanoHammam by Hervé GuibertEscort by Abdulrazak GurnahMidnight and I'm not famous yet by Barry HannahPortrait of the avant-garde by Peter HøegMoving house by Pawel HuelleFamily supper by Kazuo IshiguroEncounter by Roy JacobsenFirst day by Edward P. JonesRemember young Cecil by James KelmanIntimacy by Hanif KureishiStump-grubber by Torgny LindgrenWish by Bobbie Ann MasonEverything in this country must by Colum McCannPornography by Ian McEwanBehind the blue curtain by Steven MillhauserWilling by Lorrie MooreLifeguard by Mary MorrisCanebrake by Mohammed MrabetManagement of grief by Bharati MukherjeeMuradhan and Selvihan, or, The tale of the crystal kiosk by Murathan MunganElephant vanishes by Haruki MurakamiMark of Satan by Joyce Carol OatesIn the shadow of war by Ben OkriWhere the jackals howl by Amos OzLife and adventures of shed number XII by Victor PelevinTalking dog by Francine ProseFree radio by Salman RushdieAfrica kills her sun by Ken Saro-WiwaRing by Ingo SchulzeLearning to swim by Graham SwiftRiddle by Antonio TabucchiMinutes of glory by Ngugi Wa Thiong'oOn the golden porch by Tatyana TolstayaJohn-Jin by Rose Tremain by Who, me a bum? by Luisa ValenzuelaCinnamon skin by Edmund WhiteYou can't get lost in Cape Tower by Zoë WicombDoc's story by John Edgar WidemanFarm by Joy WilliamsDirt angel by Jeanne WilmotGreen man by Jeanette WintersonNight in question by Tobias WolffChild who raised poisonous snakes by Can XueHelix by Banana Yoshimoto

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Pages 667
Language Eng
Publisher Penguin Books
Published 1999
ISBN 78219
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Edward Edwards
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Michelle Rodriguez
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Patricia Wright
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Kevin Collins
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Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Deborah Scott
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A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Ashley Martinez
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A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Thomas Clark
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Stephanie Phillips
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Joshua Walker
Joshua Walker December 08, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Karen Mitchell
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I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Sandra Green
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William Wright
William Wright January 30, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Karen Hernandez
Karen Hernandez June 08, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Donald Walker
Donald Walker July 23, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Michael Harris
Michael Harris February 04, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel.
Brian Scott
Brian Scott April 02, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Charles Adams
Charles Adams August 18, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Sharon  Parker
Sharon Parker February 27, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson January 24, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Emily Carter
Emily Carter December 03, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Jessica Anderson
Jessica Anderson March 22, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Patricia Lopez
Patricia Lopez July 28, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Linda Ramirez
Linda Ramirez January 20, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
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