Jonathan Coe Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Jonathan Coe's short fiction including The Broken Mirror and Pentatonic, listed in publication order.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Broken Mirror 2012 Jonathan Coe Buy
2 Pentatonic 2012 Jonathan Coe Buy

Jonathan Coe has published two standalone short works outside his novels and collections. Both appeared in 2012 and reflect different sides of his writing.

The Broken Mirror is a children’s fable, a departure from Coe’s usual adult fiction. Pentatonic is a story written specifically to be performed with live musical accompaniment, drawing on Coe’s deep interest in music. He has been a musician throughout his life, and the connection between music and storytelling surfaces in much of his longer fiction as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What short stories has Jonathan Coe written?

Coe has published two standalone short works: The Broken Mirror (2012), a children’s fable, and Pentatonic (2012), a story written to be performed alongside live music.

What is The Broken Mirror by Jonathan Coe about?

The Broken Mirror is a children’s fable published as a short illustrated book. It was written for a younger audience than Coe’s novels.

What is Pentatonic by Jonathan Coe?

Pentatonic is a short story designed to be performed with live musical accompaniment. It reflects Coe’s longstanding interest in the relationship between fiction and music.

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