In presenting this volume, I have endeavored to honor the memory of a good man and a dear friend. In the tenderness, sincerity, and simplicity of his work are to be found the elements which were most conspicuous in the personality of the late M. A. Woolf, together with unostentatious charity and a humor, unique in contemporary art, which, while always manly and honest, possessed the power to move as well to tears as to laughter.
"Micromegas" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale written in the mid-18th century. This satirical narrative explores themes of knowledge, perspective, and the nature of existence through the journey of an inhabitant from the star Sirius named Micromegas. The story delves into the absurdity of human conflicts and the limitations of human understanding when compared to the vastness of the universe. The plot follows Micromegas, a giant who travels to Saturn, where
This anthology features Singapore’s best short story writers, who are ready to take the nation by storm. The stories range from utopic pasts to distant dystopian futures, from small loves to big losses and from unexpected deaths to beautiful births. You’ll discover fresh perspectives, learn new lessons and find a part of you in these stories.
Plot Pourri is the result of a collaborative effort of people whose ultimate passion is literature.