Winter Tales

Selected Short Stories

By: Kenneth Steven

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Paperback | 21 September 2017 | Edition Number 1

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Elemental, timeless stories, set in Italy, Finland, Ireland, Russia, Germany, Scotland and America, reveal the impact the seasons can have on our inner being

Although each is complete in itself, these beautifully crafted tales contain recurring motifs so our understanding of one is enriched by the reading of others. The perspectives shift mesmerizingly as layer upon layer of human experience is uncovered. Ambiguity, mystery and spiritual searching abound, as the author meditates on many of the themes found in his highly acclaimed poetry: betrayal, lostness, bullying, the miraculous, faith and the power of love.

A good number of these tales have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and 'The Ice' was nominated for a Pushcart A Telegraph article on why the short story is the perfect literary form for the 21st century reads: 'Suddenly big-name novelists are happy to be seen in the company of short stories, with literary big guns turning their attention to short form like never before - Jon McGregor, Hilary Mantel, Ian Rankin and Margaret Atwood . . .' Kenneth has a devoted and growing readership (north and south of the border and in Europe) and works hard to ensure his books' success. He often appears at literary festivals The fact that the stories were written by hand in Kenneth's little cabin in Aberfeldy when it was almost too cold to hold the pen contributes to their immediacy and authenticity 'The Listener', which appears in this collection, was shortlisted for the prestigious VS Pritchett Memorial Prize for Short Stories

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