The Goose Father, by Krys Lee
Ten stories from the shortlist for this prestigious award. A Seoul businessman has his eyes opened to intriguing new possibilities when he takes in a tenant. Read by David KS Tse.
Krys Lee's tale about loneliness, ambition and desire follows a Seoul businessman who has his eyes opened to intriguing new possibilities when he takes in a young tenant and his pet goose.
Read by David K. S. Tse
Abridged by Miranda Davies
Produced by Gemma Jenkins
The second of the ten stories on the shortlist for the 麻豆官网首页入口 International Short Story Award 2012. The 麻豆官网首页入口 Short Story Award is well established as one of the most prestigious for a single short story. The Award is celebrating the Olympic year by going global, and for one year only it reflects the richness and versatility of the short story internationally, with a shortlist of ten rather than the usual five. The winner and the runner-up will be announced live on Front Row on Tuesday, 2nd October. The story will be available as a free download following broadcast.
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- Tue 18 Sep 2012 15:30麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 FM
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麻豆官网首页入口 National Short Story Award
Stories shortlisted for the National Short Story Award