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An international selection of 15 short stories by distinguished modern writers including Peter Carey, Zadie Smith and Bernard Malamud. Featuring the theme of 'difference', each story has something to say about cultural encounters, often arising from experiences of migration or uprooting. With biographic and photographic portraits.
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An anthology of 15 previously published contemporary short stories by distinguished writers including as V.S. Naipaul, Zadie Smith and Peter Carey.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a superb collection of short stories. Although designed to be used as part of an Open University course, it stands alone in its own right as a rich collection of stories by writers from around the world, connected by a loose theme of cultural difference. Many of the stories feature characters who, for various reasons, sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, sometimes mundane, have been dislocated from their homeland. The range of authors is super - from well know writers such as Zadie Smith, VS Naipaul, Peter Carey to others who may not be so well known - you're sure to find a new author whose work appeals to you.
Particular favourites included Rohinton Mistry's 'Squatter', a delightful story about an Indian chef in America, Peter Carey's 'American Dreams', a dark tale about a small Australian town, and Alan Sillitoe's 'Pit Strike', an emotional tale about a miner supporting his colleagues.
Warmly recommended.
Particular favourites included Rohinton Mistry's 'Squatter', a delightful story about an Indian chef in America, Peter Carey's 'American Dreams', a dark tale about a small Australian town, and Alan Sillitoe's 'Pit Strike', an emotional tale about a miner supporting his colleagues.
Warmly recommended.
Format:Paperback
For readers who are interested in different cultures, this is an excellent book. A collection of short stories by authors around the world. I read it for AA100 (Open University) and really enjoyed it. It has a lovely cover and is approachable. In itself, it is good to sit down for a short read, should one prefer. One of my favourites is 'In Cuba, I was a German Shepherd'.
Format:Paperback
A really good read. The stories are interesting, and the brief description of the authors help understand the stories more. I did buy it for university, but I think it is a good book for everyone to read.
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a good read
A good collection of short stories. The book introduces 15 writers with different backgrounds and writing styles.
Published 20 months ago by J S
Course Material
Used as part of the AA100 O.U. course. A really enjoyable read on it's own. Beautifully written.
Published on 13 May 2010 by tessa sanderson
Short stories
Bought this book as part of an Open University Degree syllabus. I enjoyed it very much, I read more than was required for the course for my own pleasure. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by C. Marshall
Not Just for an OU Course
This is a set book for an Open University Arts course which is why I bought it. However, I enjoyed reading this in its own right. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by woolly-minded
used for course work
This was a course work book. Arrived in time and was the book i needed
Published on 13 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Ra West
LIZ'S REVIEW
GOOD ANTHOLOGY OF STORIES WHICH I AM READING FOR MY OPEN UNIVERSITY COURSE ON ART AND CULTURE. EACH STORY IS DIFFERENT FROM THE NEXT ONE AND PROVIDES GOOD ENTERTAINMENT AND... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by Ms. Elizabeth Gately
Yawn
Bought this book for a Uni course, which to me seems to be the only reason for it's existence. Not impressed, most stories seem selfish and smug - look how much I suffer type. Read more
Published on 19 April 2009 by Sharpshooter
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