Storymasters V: 15 Stories by Francisco Arcellana

Storymasters 5: 15 Stories brings together the finest short fiction of National Artist for Literature Francisco Arcellana. Imbued with deep emotional resonance, rhythmic elegance, and a keen understanding of the human condition, this definitive collection showcases the very best of Philippine modern fiction in English.

From the quiet, heartbreaking domestic grief of "The Mats" to the vivid, atmospheric beauty of "The Flowers of May," Arcellana captures the fragile joys and enduring sorrows of Filipino life. These fifteen masterfully crafted tales serve as a powerful testament to the author’s famous philosophy that a story is never static—it is a living, breathing work of art.

Published by National Book Store, Inc. in 1973

120 pages / Paperback