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Birthday Stories : Selected and Introduced by Haruki Murakami

by Denis Johnson, Haruki Murakami, Russell Banks
$12.39
Birthday Stories : Selected and Introduced by Haruki Murakami - Thryft
Birthday Stories : Selected and Introduced by Haruki Murakami - Thryft

Life-changing stories for your birthday.

"Birthday Stories" by Haruki Murakami is a collection of short stories by different authors, each conveying the unique experience of a birthday. These stories explore the breadth of human emotion evoked by the passage of time, from poignant memories to moments of tragic loss. It is an excellent read for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful anthology of short stories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Birthday Stories : Selected and Introduced by Haruki Murakami

by Denis Johnson, Haruki Murakami, Russell Banks
$12.39
ISBN: 9780099481553
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $21.72
Authors: Denis Johnson, Haruki Murakami, Russell Banks
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2012-10-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 4289 readers)

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Selected and introduced by Haruki Murakami. A collection of twelve birthday stories from some of the most distinguished writers of western literature.What will you get for your birthday this year? A chance to see into the future? Or a reminder of the imperfect past?In this enviable gathering, Haruki Murakami has chosen for his party some of the very best short story writers of recent years, each with their own birthday experiences, each story a snapshot of life on a single day. Including stories by Russell Banks, Ethan Canin, Raymond Carver, David Foster Wallace, Denis Johnson, Claire Keegan, Andrea Lee, Daniel Lyons, Lewis Robinson, Lynda Sexson, Paul Theroux, William Trevor and Haruki Murakami, this anthology captures a range of emotions evoked by advancing age and the passing of time, from events fondly recalled to the impact of appalling tragedy.Previously published in a Japanese translation by Haruki Murakami, this English edition contains a specially written introduction.
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Life-changing stories for your birthday.

"Birthday Stories" by Haruki Murakami is a collection of short stories by different authors, each conveying the unique experience of a birthday. These stories explore the breadth of human emotion evoked by the passage of time, from poignant memories to moments of tragic loss. It is an excellent read for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful anthology of short stories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.