Sex & Death

“An exquisite new collection.”

— Toronto Star

Summary

A collection of short stories edited by Sarah Hall and Peter Hobbs featuring Ali Smith, Ben Marcus and Kevin Barry.

How we come in, and how we go out, sex and death: these are the governing drives, our two greatest themes. In this provocative, haunting, and sexy collection of short stories, a group of acclaimed writers from across the globe probes the nature of, and connection between, two of the most powerful, exhilarating, and terrifying forces that define and shape the human experience: sex and death.

  • An exquisite new collection.

    Toronto Star

  • A collection of 20 memorable short stories worth savouring.

    South China Morning Post

  • Composed for this anthology, these 20 stories grapple with the meaning of life in myriad heartfelt ways, combining to create a challenging yet life-affirming read. Curl up on the sofa and indulge yourself.

    Daily Mail

  • There's plenty to provoke longer thought.

    Herald

Sarah Hall

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About

Sarah Hall is one of the UK’s most talented authors. Twice nominated for Man-Booker Prize, the first and only writer to win the BBC National Short Story Award twice, she has written 10 highly acclaimed novels and short story collections.

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