Ox-Tales:Earth by Rose Tremain
Presents a set of four collectible books, each themed on one of the elements.
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 *
A great chance to sample new writers and contribute to a good cause. * Herald Sun, Australia *
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 *
A great chance to sample new writers and contribute to a good cause. * Herald Sun, Australia *
'Earth' features stories by Kate Atkinson, Jonathan Buckley, Jonathan Coe, Hanif Kureishi, Marti Leimbach, Marina Lewycka, Ian Rankin, Nicholas Shakespeare, Rose Tremain. It also includes a poem by Vikram Seth.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846682582 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846682584 |
| Title | Ox-Tales:Earth |
| Author | Rose Tremain |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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