In wide-ranging conversations, thirteen celebrated literary figures from six nations discuss their work, politics, morals, and the future of American society. Chinua Achebe: As the author of poetry, children's books, essays, and novels, including the bestselling Things fall apart, Achebe discusses the challenges of forging cultural identity in postcolonial Africa. Isaac Asimov: Winner of numerous writing awards including multiple Hugos and Nebulas--...

Presents twenty-five contemporary stories by authors from countries and cultures around the world, including selections by Chinua Achebe, Isabel Allende, Wang Anyi, and others.