{"product_id":"9780141395722","title":"The Penguin Book Of Dutch Short Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of Dutch short stories, translated into English, traces a landscape of modern Dutch fiction from 1915 to the present day. It blends realism with surrealism and subversion to illuminate everyday life and extraordinary moments alike. Ideal for adult readers and fans of world literature, the tone is thoughtful, often wry, and occasionally haunting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStory-led and translation-friendly, the collection presents each piece as a compact doorway into a character’s moment—domestic rituals, strange encounters, and unexpected twists. The writing shifts from crisp realism to dreamlike imagination, delivering a wide range of voices and moods. Readers move through the pages with clear language, a brisk pace, and a rhythm that invites reflection and rereading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will notice the collection blends very different modes—earthbound social scenes, sly humor, and moments of surreal distortion—creating a distinctive reading experience. It invites you to notice language, social texture, and the ways memory and culture shape short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA broad selection of Dutch short fiction spanning 1915 to today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMost pieces presented in English for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVaried tones and forms: realism, wit, surrealism, subversion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcise, precise prose that heightens mood and character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThoughtful engagement with everyday life and imagination, inviting reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a richer appreciation of Dutch literature and its place in world literature. The collection broadens cultural horizons, sharpens an ear for language, and leaves a lasting impression of how a short story can illuminate memory, society, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540420407513,"sku":"9780141395722","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/51DtzUMgPfL._SL1200.jpg?v=1776672143","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141395722","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}