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An Anthology of Battle: The Simpson Anthologies (Volume 2) (collective work) (edit title/settings)

by C. M. Simpson (?) (edit contributors)

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n Anthology of Battle Short: contains 4 short stories and 3 poems about war and the aftermath of war. Stories cover a range of genres: one is near-future contemporary in setting, another traverses three settings, and two more a science fiction pieces. The poems are experimental and range from... read more

Books in This Collection

  1. A Vignette for Rashkah

    Rashkah’s mother is mourning the death of Rashkah’s last surviving brother when the raiders attack their village. This short piece explores what happens immediately after. Approximately 1,200 words long, A Vignette for Rashkah is included in...

  2. A Window on Salukia

    by C. M. Simpson (Author)

    : A short story made up of a series of linked vignettes describing cyclic battles and aftermaths in fantasy, pseudo-contemporary, and science fiction settings. Approximately 3,000 words in length, A Window on Salukia is included in An Anthology...

  3. War's End

    by C. M. Simpson (Author)

    This 8-line non-rhyming poem describes one way to end a war. It is included in An Anthology of Battle, which contains additional material.

  4. Death at War's End

    by C. M. Simpson (Author)

    Death at War’s End is a 33-line poem taking a different view of the aftermath of war. It is included in An Anthology of Battle.

  5. Jacob's Vision

    by C. M. Simpson (Author)

    Erin writes of her earthbound memories of an interplanetary war, of the fate of a war hero, and of the start of re-building. Approximately 5,000 words in length, Jacob’s Vision is included in An Anthology of Battle, which contains additional...

  6. Jalaya

    by C. M. Simpson (Author)

    Jalaya is a novelette describing the last battle in a ten-year-long war. It is a story of family, long-standing love and of sacrifices made for the sake of community, duty and loyalty, and of heroes, fire-fights, wits and courage. Jalaya is...

  7. Keeping the Peace

    by C. M. Simpson (Author)

    This 14-line poem notes one of the ironies of peace-keeping. It is included in An Anthology of Battle.

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Original Language: English
Publisher: C.M. Simpson Publishing
Country: Australia/United States of America
Publication Date: October 16, 2012
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