{"product_id":"the-penguin-book-of-the-international-short-story","title":"The Penguin Book of the International Short Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best short fiction from around the world. Thirty-four stories, six continents, and a cast that runs from Haruki Murakami to Samanta Schweblin — edited by National Book Award winner Rabih Alameddine and John Freeman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time, it was the norm for three quarters of the stories in international anthologies to be American or English. In this collection, the work of thoughtful and accomplished translators opens the door wide for those curious about what lies beyond the Western canon and classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriters from six continents, ranging from new voices to literary icons, each offer a window into a distinct point of view — both transcending and illuminating their place of origin. 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