Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonscape and Other Stories | 1954 | Mika Waltari | Buy |
| 2 | The Tree of Dreams and Other Stories | 1965 | Mika Waltari | Buy |
The two story collections, both originally published in the 1950s and 1960s, gather Mika Waltari’s shorter fiction in a format that makes his work beyond the novels accessible. Moonscape and Other Stories appeared first, in 1954, collecting work that shares the atmosphere and preoccupations of his midcareer writing. The Tree of Dreams and Other Stories followed a decade later, rounding out his shorter work in translation.
For readers who know Waltari through The Egyptian, these collections offer a different perspective on his imagination. The shorter form strips away the historical scaffolding of the novels and shows what Waltari does when he has less space to work with. The collections are not widely available in current editions but can be found through used booksellers and libraries.