A Human Condition

Dark, witty, and acutely observed, these finely-crafted stories put small-town life under the microscope. In his unique and memorable style, Davies examines the strange games that people play. He paints vivid portraits of the human condition.

This selection of fiction marks the centenary of Rhys Davies' birth and includes some of his best work.

Dark, witty, and acutely observed, these finely-crafted stories put small-town life under the microscope. In his unique and memorable style, Davies examines the strange games that people play. He paints vivid portraits of the human condition.

The Daily Telegraph

Rhys Davies is a first-class writer and every short story...a novel in itself.— John Betjeman

Rhys Davies is a writer who has published novels, short stories, plays, essays, and an autobiography.