Humankind
Writing from the Cheshire Prize for Literature 2022
Published on 24. November 2023
146 pages
978-1-910481-70-7 (ISBN)
Description
In Humankind we journey through a tapestry of human experiences that span the globe and touch the heart. This extraordinary anthology invites you to explore the intricacies of the human spirit, showcasing the myriad ways in which we connect, empathise, and rise above adversity. Dive into a collection of thought-provoking tales that illuminate the resilience, kindness, and ingenuity that define our species. From the desolate apocalyptic streets of an unknown city to the serene villages of rural Africa, from the mysteries of alternative dimensions to unexpected time-travelling, these stories traverse both time and place, celebrating the diversity of our shared humanity. Meet characters who confront extraordinary challenges with unwavering determination, embrace strangers with open hearts, and discover the transformative power of empathy.
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Content
- Front cover
- Half title page
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface - Celebrating the Tapestry of Humankind
- The Boy Who Went - Roberto Rodriguez
- Untitled Soup, 1983 - Jane Thomas
- The Infinite Logbook of Platform 10 - Eve Naden
- This Saturated Land: Stanlow Island, River Mersey - 2053 - Lauren Archer
- The Screamer - Aaron Haviland
- I Can Hear You - Mark Stephen Fitzsimon
- Schadenfraud - Roberto Rodriguez
- Nita's Knitted Wardrobe - Angela Topping
- We Taught Dog Be Dog and Dog Taught Us Be - Jack Haworth
- When My Brain Begins to Overflow - Alicia Deighton
- The Factory Clock - Kathryn Ratzko
- Thin Sections - Catherine Faulds
- Shallow - Jeremy Fletcher
- Inspector Hector, Crime Detector - Valerie Bundy
- The Audition: A Tribute - John Buckley
- Delilah the Dragon - Carol Howard
- Thembu Takes a Tumble - Janet Hurst-Nicholson
- Mrs Brightly's Country House - Renee Jordan MBE
- Through a Locked Gate - Esme Alice Blue
- Winter - Ella Scott
- The Golden Brooch - Jack Waring
- Where the World is Run - Elisha Heyes
- A Definitely Normal Television - Dylan Thomas
- Two Lives, Two Christmases - Erin Molyneux
- Siôn a Siân - Martha Blue
- Mothers - Lucy Birchall
- Not Quite Christmas - Dannielle Jones
- A Cold Night's Work - Joseph Cannon
- The Inherent Tragedy of John and Jane Doe - Robin Donovan
- Previous Cheshire Prize for Literature Anthologies
- Back cover
