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That Glimpse of Truth

The 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written
By David Miller
Series: Anthos
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That Glimpse of Truth, curated by David Miller, is a compelling anthology that explores the rich and diverse landscape of the short story form. The book presents tales from various eras and cultures, offering readers a journey through human experiences and emotions. As it delves into themes like love, identity, and existence, this collection provides a profound insight into the depth and art of storytelling.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate masterful storytelling and an exploration of human experience through a diverse collection of short stories. Curated with a keen eye for literary brilliance, this anthology brings together works that capture the essence of human insight and emotion from distinguished authors across various backgrounds.

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A special edition of the 100 finest short stories ever written, collected in one volume.

A special edition of the 100 finest short stories ever written, collected in one volume.

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A special reissue from Head of Zeus's bestselling anthology collection of the 100 finest short stories ever written.

Profound, lyrical, shocking, wise: the short story is capable of almost anything. This collection of 100 of the finest stories ever written ranges from the essential to the unexpected, the traditional to the surreal. Wide in scope, both beautiful and vast, this is the perfect companion for any fiction lover.

Here are childhood favourites and neglected masters, twenty-first century wits and national treasures, Man Booker Prize winners and Nobel Laureates.

Featuring an all-star cast of authors, including Kate Atkinson, Julian Barnes, Angela Carter, Anton Chekhov, Richmal Crompton, Charles Dickens, Roald Dahl, Penelope Fitzgerald, Gustave Flaubert, Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham, Ian McEwan, Alice Munro, V.S. Pritchett, Thomas Pynchon, Muriel Spark and Colm Tóibín, That Glimpse of Truth is the biggest, most handsome collection of short fiction in print today.

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That Glimpse of Truth, edited by David Miller, is praised for being a comprehensive and beautifully produced collection of short stories. It's considered a treasure trove that's worth returning to repeatedly and is appreciated for its varied selection, offering journeys across different times and genres. Readers have found it to be completely absorbing and an excellent addition to any bookshelf, perfect for reading cover to cover.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800249646

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Contributors:

  • Edited by David Miller
  • Edited by David Miller
  • Edited by David Miller

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1480g

Pages: 960

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir David Miller General Fiction Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Series: Anthos

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David Miller was a literary agent and author. His novel, Today, was published in 2011.

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