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    In Search of a Human: Very Short Stories
    In Search of a Human: Very Short Stories
    In Search of a Human: Very Short Stories
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    In Search of a Human: Very Short Stories

    By Abdulkader Safar Hamdan Al-Ghamdi

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    Flash fiction has deep roots in ancient literature. However, it is still in the process of experimentation. Many writers are exploring its potential as a literary sub-genre. The present book contains flash stories written by Abdulkader Alghamdi and their English translation.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAhmed Gad
    Release dateJun 5, 2019
    ISBN9781393465515
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