Harvest: The Rhys Davies Short Story Anthology

This collection of new contemporary fiction by the winners of the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition features a diverse range of characters, from inquisitive children to solitary beings, conflicted couples to spirits and monsters. The stories explore themes of longing, belonging, departure, and desire, combining traditional storytelling with realism and magical realism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Parthian Books

Inquisitive children, solitary beings, conflicted couples, and a sprinkling of spirits and monsters populate the twelve captivating stories within this collection of new contemporary fiction by the esteemed winners of the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition. A young girl stumbles upon a lifeless body in the enchanting woods that fringe her home, a man reigns supreme over his flourishing cockle beds, and a holidaying couple embarks on a nocturnal expedition. A group of spirited children seek the assistance of a witch to aid a dear relative on the brink of death, while a local talent show illuminates the aspirations and dreams of its participants. These narratives span from the depths of an All-American Diner nestled in the Rhondda to the picturesque landscapes of rural Wales, encompassing working-class communities and cultural and linguistic journeys beyond the confines of Wales. They intertwine traditional storytelling, realism, and magical realism, as protagonists courageously confront their inner demons head-on. These stories are a tapestry of longing and belonging, departure and desire, brimming with unparalleled originality.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914595745