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2570: Short story – solution

issue 17 September 2022

Arthur C. Clarke (31/45) said that Ernest Hemingway (35/12) won a bet from fellow writers for the shortest story: FOR SALE. BABY SHOES. NEVER WORN. (30/14/15).

First prize Nicholas Grandage, London W11

Runners-up Magdalena Deptula, Eton, Berkshire; R.P. Wright, Loughton, Essex

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