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

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

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

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

Written by Daniel Halpern
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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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Daniel Halpern is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Daniel Halpern enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Sandra Torres
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I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
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I find myself somewhat conflicted. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
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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. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
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I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Elizabeth Jackson
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Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
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Joshua Hall March 07, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
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John Scott
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Elizabeth Martin July 28, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Joshua White
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I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Ryan Hernandez
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Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Andrew Jones
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A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
David Robinson
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I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Charles Lopez
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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A decent, if standard, experience. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith April 22, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Elizabeth Hill
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
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A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
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George Lopez
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A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
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Sandra Torres
Sandra Torres August 31, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Ryan Campbell
Ryan Campbell May 24, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Margaret Miller
Margaret Miller April 14, 2024
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Paul Clark
Paul Clark April 10, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Melissa  Davis
Melissa Davis October 12, 2024
It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Cynthia Smith
Cynthia Smith February 06, 2025
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Brian Carter
Brian Carter June 04, 2024
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Elizabeth Martin
Elizabeth Martin July 16, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Kevin Torres
Kevin Torres May 11, 2024
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Kimberly Nguyen
Kimberly Nguyen November 11, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Laura Hall
Laura Hall July 09, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Charles Harris
Charles Harris February 14, 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. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller April 11, 2024
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Melissa Baker
Melissa Baker October 30, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Jennifer Anderson
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An acceptable diversion. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Cynthia Baker
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
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A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Richard Jackson
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
William Rodriguez
William Rodriguez February 25, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Melissa  Davis
Melissa Davis July 23, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Jennifer Walker
Jennifer Walker July 13, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Robert Jones
Robert Jones June 14, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Carol Reyes
Carol Reyes April 20, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Nancy Brown
Nancy Brown October 30, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Gary Young
Gary Young June 27, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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