The four Ox-Tales books feature original stories from a cast of thirty-eight writers, including Kate Atkinson, William Boyd, Jonathan Coe, Sebastian Faulks, Zoë Heller, John le Carré, Alexander McCall Smith and Jeanette Winterson. The Observer has reviewed the books as 'a triumph', full of 'outstanding fiction'. Each copy sold raises funds for Oxfam.
Stories included in this collection are written by the following authors: Vikram Seth, Rose Tremain, Jonathan Coe, Marti Leimbach, Kate Atkinson, Ian Rankin, Marina Lewycka, Hanif Kureishi, Jonathan Buckley and Nicholas Shakespeare.
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
*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
*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*
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