'A triumph of collaboration. [Lunatics, Lovers and Poets is] much more than a celebration of contemporary and legendary writers: it's about the global reach of the English and Spanish languages. It's about the wonder of translation ... It's about collaboration ... It's also about the right to read, write and make up stories.' Miranda France, The Guardian ---------- 'A splendid homage to two visionaries.' Boyd Tonkin, i ---------- 'Shakespearean flexibility is beautifully revealed in the 12 short stories in this collection ... fiction is only half a step away from history, and the false shades into the real.' Daniel Smith, The Spectator ---------- 'Authors and translators maintain a high standard ... Outstanding.' Ruth Morse, Times Literary Supplement ---------- 'Some of the brightest lights in contemporary fiction celebrate the timelessness of Shakespeare and Cervantes ... these stories [are] fresh and exciting. Much of this comes from the diversity of writer backgrounds on show, and their style and traditions add a wealth of interpretation and perspective.' Herald Scotland ---------- 'Shakespeare and Cervantes' artistic resonance is beautifully repositioned within a modern and multi-lingual context in Lunatics, Lovers and Poets.' The Skinny ---------- 'These stories range far and wide ... a notable collection, with a welcome international focus.' Publishers Weekly ---------- 'Ingenious ... [Lunatics, Lovers and Poets] is a fascinating ides converted into a really enjoyable reading experience.' Nic Bottomley, Bath Life ---------- 'These amazing new stories are not only a tribute to Cervantes and Shakespeare from some of the best contemporary authors writing in English and Spanish, they are also a tribute to the power of translation.' Cristina Fuentes La Roche, Director, Hay Festival Americas