A Tale of Four Cities

Poems and Stories from Four UNESCO Cities of Literature

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“Loud city song, the symphony is huge and it’s coming very soon. Rise above your past lives and submit to the fugue.” (Jake Reynolds, Loud City Song). – In Tales of Four Cities, writers from four Unesco Cities of Literature bring their extraordinary talents to the page in an exciting, insightful and diverse collection. A Syrian refugee girl finds new hope and friendship in her new English home. A couple tries to find peace after the death of their son. A pharmacist wonders what might be if she only found courage. And famous authors experience a humorous reworking at the hands of brilliant young writers. In 21 short stories and poems, the writers will take you on a tour of their home towns. Tales of love, old hopes and dreams, memories and new beginnings are deeply intertwined with the cities of Norwich, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Heidelberg. A Tale of Four Cities is a thrilling journey through time and space. Discover a unique perspective on the four Unesco Cities of Literature and their fascinating writers.