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29/12/2011

In a special edition of The Strand Harriett Gilbert celebrates the short story.

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In a special edition of The Strand Harriett Gilbert celebrates the short story.

Authors including Israeli Amos Oz (pictured), the Irish writer Edna O'Brien, Ron Rash from the United States and the winner of this year's Caine Prize, NoViolet Bulawayo from Zimbabwe discuss why they are passionate about the form, but, as it becomes increasingly difficult to publish short stories, is it a form that's under threat?

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18 minutes

Last on

Fri 30 Dec 2011 13:32GMT

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  • Thu 29 Dec 2011 23:32GMT
  • Fri 30 Dec 2011 02:32GMT
  • Fri 30 Dec 2011 09:32GMT
  • Fri 30 Dec 2011 13:32GMT