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Ox-Tales:Fire
Ox-Tales:Fire
paperback
Published:
2 July, 2009
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781846682599 |
| ISBN10 | 1846682592 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
| Product Dimensions | 124 x 16 x 174 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Profile Books |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Main |
Media Reviews
A fabulous insight into the literary landscape today * Aesthetica *
An admirable and ingenious idea... There are many gems... This collection disproves claims that the short story is on its last legs. It is also a rare treat to be able to read literature that literally improves the world -- Sebastian Shakespeare * Tatler *
Fight poverty from the comfort of your own sofa by reading one of Oxfam's series of Ox-Tales * Psychologies *
The perfect travelling companion * Image *
Wonderful short stories by 38 of the best writers around -- Paul Blezard * The Lady *
Each book offers a feast of thought-provoking material, from the piquant to the poignant * Irish Tatler *
Classy... A great opportunity to sample a wide range of takes on this underrated form... At their best - Ali Smith, Alexander McCall Smith, Sebastian Faulks - short stories open disproportionately wide imaginative vistas * Daily Telegraph *
These excellent collections include stories by some of Britain's best-loved writers... One of the joys of collections like these is that you're bound to come across something new... You really should buy them all * Financial Times *
Heaven on earth for any literary aficionado * Ulster Tatler *
A fabulous way to swot up on well-known authors, as well as discovering a few names you might not be so familiar with * Daily Mail *
Ox-Tales is an intriguing snapshot of contemporary British fiction at an affordable price. * The Age - Australia *
A bona fide feel-good purchase * Sun Herald, Australia *
Author's Bio
'Fire' features stories by Mark Haddon, Geoff Dyer, Victoria Hislop, Sebastian Faulks, John le Carre, Xiaoulu Guo, William Sutcliffe, Ali Smith, Lionel Shriver and Jeanette Winterson. It also includes a poem by Vikram Seth.