Between yin and yang

Author: Hawthorne
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book collects 52 outstanding short stories by famous writers from around the world. The oldest is by Giovanni Boccaccio, the author of The Decameron and an important humanist writer during the Italian Renaissance. However, most of the stories are from modern and contemporary writers. The themes are diverse, and the styles vary greatly. There are comedies, tragedies, and farces; there are science fiction stories, as well as those as magical as China's Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, some that are humorous, some that are awe-inspiring, and some that contain profound philosophical insights. Each story showcases meticulous craftsmanship. The rich imagination, clever yet rigorous structure, and unexpected yet logical endings are truly commendable.