Anthologies & Short Stories

An entertaining anthology of 29 modern comic stories selected by Malcolm Bradbury, featuring acclaimed authors including Roald Dahl, Dorothy Parker, Evelyn Waugh, Woody Allen, Margaret Atwood and Martin Amis. A wonderful collection…

An Anthology of Light Verse - A collectable 1935 Modern Library edition of An Anthology of Light Verse, edited and introduced by Louis Kronenberger. A wide-ranging collection of witty, comic, satirical and…

South African Short Stories - A classic Oxford University Press anthology showcasing some of South Africa's finest early short story writers in an increasingly collectible 1949 impression.

An Anthology of Wit - A delightful 1948 collection of classic wit, humour, quotations and literary observations selected by Guy Boas, presented in an attractive vintage Macmillan hardcover.

Work in Progress and Other Stories - An acclaimed anthology featuring the shortlisted and winning stories from the 2009 Caine Prize for African Writing, showcasing outstanding contemporary African voices and award-winning literary…

Chillies and Porridge - A captivating anthology of essays celebrating food, culture, memory and storytelling, bringing together diverse voices to explore the powerful role food plays in shaping our lives and identities.

Fireside Tales of the Hare and His Friends - Rare 1965 Howard Timmins edition of Phyllis Savory’s beloved African folklore collection, featuring traditional hare tales from across southern and eastern Africa.

Honoré de Balzac’s Droll Stories offers a delightfully irreverent collection of ribald tales, brimming with wit, satire, and a touch of the absurd. Set against the backdrop of Renaissance France, these short…

A Bosman Treasury - A beautifully illustrated hardcover anthology featuring Herman Charles Bosman's finest stories, capturing the humour, charm and rich heritage of South African rural life.