Here and Beyond: 12 Stories

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A captivating exploration of Singaporean voices and their struggles.

Recommendation: This anthology of twelve stories from diverse Singaporean authors offers a captivating exploration of the human experience set against the backdrop of a bustling city. Each story delves into the emotional journeys of protagonists, from negotiating personal identities in a globalized world to contemplating the meaning of existence. Whether you seek realistic tales or surreal narratives, this collection promises to enchant and provoke introspection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in diverse voices and universal themes.

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.

Here and Beyond: 12 Stories

Regular price $9.90
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ISBN: 9789810779917
Authors: Cyril Wong
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Fiction, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.64
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This is an anthology of twelve stories from twelve unique Singaporean voices: S. Rajaratnam, Yeo Wei Wei, Goh Sin Tub, Simon Tay, Stephanie Ye, Alfian Sa’at, Suchen Christine Lim, Wena Poon, O Thiam Chin, Claire Tham, Philip Jeyaretnam and Felix Cheong.These stories chart the emotional ups and downs of protagonists who strive to find meaning against the backdrop of negotiations between the local and the global, between the past and an ever-changing, urbanised present. Rediscovering the self and the value of relationships form the focus of these tales, which range from the realistic to the surreal, with the occasional epiphany about one's mortality and the meaning of existence within the bustling city. Here and Beyond: 12 Stories | A Study Companion is also available.
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A captivating exploration of Singaporean voices and their struggles.

Recommendation: This anthology of twelve stories from diverse Singaporean authors offers a captivating exploration of the human experience set against the backdrop of a bustling city. Each story delves into the emotional journeys of protagonists, from negotiating personal identities in a globalized world to contemplating the meaning of existence. Whether you seek realistic tales or surreal narratives, this collection promises to enchant and provoke introspection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in diverse voices and universal themes.

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.