Multilingual Short Works Collection 002 is a diverse and captivating collection of short stories from various authors. Each story offers a different perspective and insight into different cultures and experiences, making it a truly global and enriching read.

The variety of languages represented in this collection adds an extra layer of interest and intrigue, showcasing the beauty and complexity of language and storytelling. It is clear that a lot of care and thought went into curating this collection, as each story is unique and thought-provoking in its own way.

From heartwarming tales of love and friendship to thought-provoking explorations of identity and belonging, this collection has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of fiction or simply interested in exploring stories from around the world, Multilingual Short Works Collection 002 is a must-read. Highly recommended for anyone looking to broaden their literary horizons and discover new voices in the world of short fiction.

Book Description:
This is a collection of short pieces, poetry or prose, fiction and non-fiction, in several different languages.

Brief description of the contributions:
01 - Bisaya - Ang mga Mahadlokon [1921]: prose, scaredy cats, talawan nga ulitawo, simbang gabi
02 - Japanese - Trokko [1922]: prose, fiction, young adult
03 - Spanish - Día de bronca [1912]: poetry, lunfardo, slang, argot, love affair, anger, betrayal, unfaithfulness
04 - Japanese - Matsu [1942]: prose, fiction, monologue, I wait, young lady
05 - Polish - Moja pierwsza bitwa. Opowiadanie sier?anta: prose; short story; proza; opowiadanie; powstanie listopadowe
06 - Portuguese - A Aia [1902]: prose, fiction, war, death, tragedy
07 - Tagalog - Pahimakas [1898] (translated from the Spanish by Hermenegildo Cruz): poetry, Mi Ultimo Adios, oil lamp, Huling Paalam
08 - German - Die berühmte Frau [1788]: poetry
09 - Japanese - Oka no ie [1921]: prose, fiction , children, hill, house
10 - Japanese - Sakurano kino shitaniwa [1928]: prose, fiction, monologue, cherry tree
11 - Japanese - Ichyono mi: prose, fiction, children, ginkgo tree
12 - German - Wahrhaftig: poetry, spring, nature
13 - Japanese - Hitofusano budou [1920]: prose, fiction, young adult, school
14 - Swedish - Önskenatt [1922]: poetry
15 - Japanese - Sakazuki [1910]: prose, fiction, winecup, spring
16 - Japanese - Okashino daibutoukai [1923]: prose, fiction, children, sweets
17 - Polish - Dziad i Baba: short story, fable, moral, devil, greed
18 - German - Auch ein Gedicht? [1864]: humorous nonsense impromtu poem as outcome of a lost bet
19 - Japanese - Yabuno naka [1922]: prose, fiction, mystery
20 - Dutch - Doodgaan [1888]: poetry, death