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A Traveler's Literary Companion
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Amsterdam, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Manfred Wolf   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Organized by district, these 17 contemporary short stories by modern Dutch writers, including Cees Nooteboom and Geert Mak, are set among the canals, cafes and neighborhoods of Amsterdam. (NTH33, $13.95)
 
 
Australia, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Robert Ross   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Arranged geographically, this collection of mostly local writers, including Patrick White, Peter Carey and other luminaries, introduces the cultures, geography and mindset of Australia. (AUS38, $13.95)
 
 
Chile, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Katherine Silver   • ANTHOLOGY  •  These choice stories introduce both the country and a host of contemporary writers. (CHI38, $14.95)
 
 
China, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Kirk Denton   • ANTHOLOGY  •  An introduction both to China's finest modern writers and its diverse cultures, concerns and landscapes, this collection takes the reader from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to the mountains and streams of West Hunan, the silk-worm raising country of Zhejiang and the high plateau of western Sichuan. (CHN520, $14.95)
 
 
Costa Rica, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Barbara Ras   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A wonderful introduction to the character of the people, culture and land, this anthology brings together 26 stories by Costa Rican writers. (CRC03, $14.95)
 
 
Cuba, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Ann Louise Bardach   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A collection of mostly contemporary stories in the excellent series. (CBA58, $13.95)
 
 
France, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  William Rodarmor   • ANTHOLOGY  •  This collection contains literary gems from all corners of France--not just Paris--by a select group of modern French writers. (FRN767, $14.95)
 
 
Greece, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Artemis Leontis   • ANTHOLOGY  •  This collection of 24 stories and essays by modern Greek writers focuses on Greek culture, people and landscapes. A wonderful introduction. (GRE190, $14.95)
 
 
Ireland, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  James Mc Elroy   • LITERATURE  •  Organized geographically, this anthology of short stories and tales by contemporary Irish authors captures the spirit, history and allure of Ireland. (IRE217, $14.95)
 
 
Italy, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Lawrence Venuti   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Not just a literary companion, this anthology is also a who's who of contemporary Italian writers that captures the spirit, history and allure of the country. (ITL466, $14.95)
 
 
Japan, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Jeffrey Angles  •  Thomas Rimer  •  Donald Richie   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A marvelous, geographically organized anthology, introducing both Japan and its best contemporary writers. (JPN187, $14.95)
 
 
Mexico, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  C. M. Mayo   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A who's who of contemporary Mexican authors from Carlos Fuentes and Laura Esquivel to Agustin Cadena and other young stars. (MEX148, $14.95)
 
 
Prague, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Paul Wilson   • ANTHOLOGY  •  This anthology of 24 vivid stories by Prague writers, contemporary and well-known, brings the city to life and includes a helpful map for the traveler. (CZH08, $14.95)
 
 
Spain, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Peter R. Bush  •  Lisa Dillman   • ANTHOLOGY  •  These 30 short stories include a who's who of contemporary Spanish literature. (SPN173, $13.95)
 
 
Vienna, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Donald Daviau   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Organized by neighborhood, these 15 alluring tales introduce both the city and its writers, including Arthur Schnitzler, Robert Musil, Stefan Zweig and even Franz Kafka, who had a long and tormented association with the city. (AST94, $14.95)
 
 
Vietnam, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  John Balaban  •  Nguyen Qui Duc   • ANTHOLOGY  •  These 17 stories from Vietnam's finest modern writers explore the country's landscapes, mythology and changing traditions. (VNM04, $14.95)
 
 
 




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