Books like Sudden fiction (continued) by Robert Shapard
Editors Robert Shapard and James Thomas curated sixty stories from almost two-hundred magazines, selecting works they deemed the best examples of flash fiction. The anthology spans English‑written pieces and translations, representing a broad range of cultures and including newly published stories from the Pacific Rim. Each tale delivers a distinct twist, illustrating how a brief narrative can resonate long after it is read, appealing to students and lovers of literature who appreciate serious yet enjoyable writing.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Robert Shapard
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