Description
This collection brings together six stories from six different countries (India, Argentina, Russia, New Zealand, Sudan and Australia). They tell the tales of families and individuals, of love, loss and struggles against adversity. Their universal themes are coloured by the culture and society of the countries they describe.
Unadapted short stories by: Katherine Mansfield, Anton Chekhov, Henry Lawson, Anita Desai, Horacio Quiroga, Leila Aboulela
Features
Advanced-level Readers
A variety of original short stories written by famous classic and modern writers
Perfect for those students who are ready to make the transition from graded readers to unadapted English literature texts
Provides substantial language support including vocabulary, comprehension questions and language-study exercises
A literary analysis section to help students examine themes, characterisation and plot – thus increasing their understanding and appreciation of each story