by Daniel Hahn
First published 2016
In this tribute to Shakespeare and Cervantes, a dozen renowned authors craft original stories that reverberate with the spirits of the two literary giants. From a puppet show that takes an unexpected turn in Egypt, to a piano bar where a man grapples with his past, these tales brim with humor, heartache, and the playful ambiguity that defined their inspirations. Salman Rushdie's introduction sets the stage for a captivating exploration of how the classics continue to shape modern storytelling across cultures.
Genres: literary-fiction, anthologies, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: playful-ambiguity, tribute
240 pages · Paperback · And Other Stories