Books in the The Penguin Book of the British Short Story series

Philip Hensher is a novelist, critic, librettist and short story writer. The Northern Clemency was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. His most recent novel is The Emperor Waltz.

Contains the limitless possibilities of the British short story. This title celebrates the diversity and energy of its writers, subjects and tones. It takes the story from the 1920s to the present day.