Ox-Tales Earth

Name: Ox-Tales Earth
Brand: Recyclivre
Author: Rose Tremain
ISBN: 9781846682582

Rose Tremain

02/07/2009
Profile Books Ltd

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Couverture de Ox-Tales Earth par Rose Tremain

Résumé

Revue de presse A fabulous insight into the literary landscape today ― Aesthetica Published On: 2009-06-01 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 Published On: 2009-07-01 Fight poverty from the comfort of your own sofa by reading one of Oxfam's series of Ox-Tales ― Psychologies Published On: 2009-07-01 The perfect travelling companion ― Image Published On: 2009-06-01 Wonderful short stories by 38 of the best writers around -- Paul Blezard ― The Lady Published On: 2009-06-23 Each book offers a feast of thought-provoking material, from the piquant to the poignant ― Irish Tatler Published On: 2009-07-01 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 Published On: 2009-07-11 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 Published On: 2009-07-11 Heaven on earth for any literary aficionado ― Ulster Tatler Published On: 2009-07-01 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 Published On: 2009-07-24 A great chance to sample new writers and contribute to a good cause. ― Herald Sun, Australia Published On: 2009-09-19 Présentation de l'éditeur Ox-Tales is a set of four compelling and collectible books, each themed on one of the elements. 'Earth' features stories by Rose Tremain, Jonathan Coe, Marti Leimbach, Kate Atkinson, Ian Rankin, Marina Lewycka, Hanif Kureishi, Jonathan Buckley and Nicholas Shakespeare, and a poem by Vikram Seth. The idea behind Ox-Tales is to raise money for Oxfam and along the way to highlight the charity's work in project areas: agriculture in Earth, water projects in Water, conflict aid in Fire, and climate change in Air. The four books will play a central role in the first ever Oxfam Bookfest, a new annual event launching in July 2009. Created in partnership with Hay Festival, the program includes more than 300 events across the UK. Biographie de l'auteur '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.