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Recommendation: This anthology of twelve stories from diverse Singaporean authors offers a captivating exploration of the human experience set against the backdrop of a bustling city. Each story delves into the emotional journeys of protagonists, from negotiating personal identities in a globalized world to contemplating the meaning of existence. Whether you seek realistic tales or surreal narratives, this collection promises to enchant and provoke introspection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in diverse voices and universal themes.

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This is an anthology of twelve stories from twelve unique Singaporean voices: S. Rajaratnam, Yeo Wei Wei, Goh Sin Tub, Simon Tay, Stephanie Ye, Alfian Sa’at, Suchen Christine Lim, Wena Poon, O Thiam Chin, Claire Tham, Philip Jeyaretnam and Felix Cheong.These stories chart the emotional ups and downs of protagonists who strive to find meaning against the backdrop of negotiations between the local and the global, between the past and an ever-changing, urbanised present. Rediscovering the self and the value of relationships form the focus of these tales, which range from the realistic to the surreal, with the occasional epiphany about one's mortality and the meaning of existence within the bustling city. Here and Beyond: 12 Stories | A Study Companion is also available.

Here and Beyond: 12 Stories

ISBN: 9789810779917
Authors: Cyril Wong
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
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Recommendation: This anthology of twelve stories from diverse Singaporean authors offers a captivating exploration of the human experience set against the backdrop of a bustling city. Each story delves into the emotional journeys of protagonists, from negotiating personal identities in a globalized world to contemplating the meaning of existence. Whether you seek realistic tales or surreal narratives, this collection promises to enchant and provoke introspection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in diverse voices and universal themes.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

This is an anthology of twelve stories from twelve unique Singaporean voices: S. Rajaratnam, Yeo Wei Wei, Goh Sin Tub, Simon Tay, Stephanie Ye, Alfian Sa’at, Suchen Christine Lim, Wena Poon, O Thiam Chin, Claire Tham, Philip Jeyaretnam and Felix Cheong.These stories chart the emotional ups and downs of protagonists who strive to find meaning against the backdrop of negotiations between the local and the global, between the past and an ever-changing, urbanised present. Rediscovering the self and the value of relationships form the focus of these tales, which range from the realistic to the surreal, with the occasional epiphany about one's mortality and the meaning of existence within the bustling city. Here and Beyond: 12 Stories | A Study Companion is also available.