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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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Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Thomas Perez
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Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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Daniel Wright
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Joseph Jackson
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Sandra Turner
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Andrew Martinez
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Emily Hall
Emily Hall May 05, 2024
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Kevin Collins
Kevin Collins December 09, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Jessica Turner
Jessica Turner July 14, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. A fair 3 stars.
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez November 04, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Betty Diaz
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
David Flores
David Flores July 27, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Lisa Green
Lisa Green July 08, 2024
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez February 01, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Kenneth Williams
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Deborah Smith
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Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Edward Hill
Edward Hill February 13, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans October 20, 2024
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James Rodriguez
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Michelle Ramirez
Michelle Ramirez November 22, 2025
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Donald Flores
Donald Flores April 03, 2024
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Rebecca Wilson
Rebecca Wilson September 25, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Ryan Thompson
Ryan Thompson January 14, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Linda Harris
Linda Harris November 16, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Thomas Perez
Thomas Perez May 07, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen November 27, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Amanda Phillips
Amanda Phillips October 05, 2024
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
David Lewis
David Lewis April 04, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Andrew Evans
Andrew Evans July 31, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Sharon Wilson
Sharon Wilson May 11, 2024
An acceptable diversion. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Donald Collins
Donald Collins October 04, 2024
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.
Laura  Davis
Laura Davis June 16, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips January 15, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Rebecca Garcia
Rebecca Garcia November 10, 2024
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Steven Brown
Steven Brown September 20, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Edward White
Edward White February 24, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
James King
James King January 02, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Donna Campbell
Donna Campbell November 17, 2024
An acceptable diversion. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Brian Collins
Brian Collins June 07, 2025
An acceptable diversion. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas August 03, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Jessica Turner
Jessica Turner October 08, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Michael Reyes
Michael Reyes April 27, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
David Jones
David Jones November 08, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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