Bibliograph

Tiny tales, stories of romance, ambition, kindness, and happiness, Alexander McCall Smith ; with illustrations by Iain McIntosh

Type

Label

Tiny tales, stories of romance, ambition, kindness, and happiness, Alexander McCall Smith ; with illustrations by Iain McIntosh

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

short stories

Main title

Tiny tales

Responsibility statement

Alexander McCall Smith ; with illustrations by Iain McIntosh

Sub title

stories of romance, ambition, kindness, and happiness

Summary

A compendium of very short fiction and comics that celebrate the joy and absurdity of the human experience. From the original Greek financial crisis (when the profligate Gods of Olympus were punished by Odin and the other Norse Gods for their unchecked spending) to a handy unintended benefit of cosmetic surgery; from Pope Ron (the first Australian pope, who wants nothing more than to live quietly) to a rather droll cat named Stanley to Good President Wenceslas (benevolent leader of a snowy land) -- these stories are by turns funny, poignant, and deliciously wicked, each one a gift begging to be unwrapped and enjoyed again and again

Target audience

adult

Contributor