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The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique fictional voice is cause for celebration. Yann Martel's title story (described as "unforgettable...a truly stunning piece of fiction"*), won the 1991 Journey Prize to universal acclaim. The intensely human tragedy that lies at its heart is told with a spare, careful elegance that resonates long after it has ended--and is matched through all the stories by an immediacy an dazzling freshness.
Genre: Literary Fiction
Genre: Literary Fiction
Praise for this book
"Those who would believe that the art of fiction is moribund--let them read Yann Martel with astonishment, delight and gratitude." - Alberto Manguel
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