{"product_id":"9788410102286","title":"The quiet car","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Carriage of Silence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Elena Donderis weaves a literary framework where memory, imagination, and reality merge to bring a series of stories and poetic texts to life. The author invites us on an introspective journey through different \"carriages\" that symbolize stages and memories of her life, from childhood and youth to more adult reflection. With lyrical and evocative prose, the book explores identity, the passage of time, and contained emotions, offering the reader an intimate and suggestive literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured as a collection of pieces that the author calls \"carriages,\" each with a distinctive theme and tone. The first story, which gives the book its title, follows Diana on a journey of introspection that blends autobiography with fiction, painting scenes of her childhood and youth with strong lyricism. It is followed by a story inspired by the memory of a neighbor from Altea, which addresses legend and lycanthropy. The work also includes a script adapted for a theatrical monologue, which reflects on contemporary relationships and feelings, and a section of letters and personal writings left unaddressed. Finally, the author incorporates poetic texts that seek to provide a counterpoint of lightness and humor to the book's general theme, creating a diverse and personal literary mosaic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and recollection as the raw material of fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of identity through childhood and youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, loss, and unexpressed feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of the everyday into literary material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLycanthropy and popular legends as a source of inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary narrative that explores the boundaries between autobiography and fiction. It is ideal for those who appreciate poetic and evocative prose and enjoy works that combine different literary formats, such as short stories, theatrical monologues, letters, and poetry. It will also appeal to those seeking an intimate and reflective read on memory and life experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multifaceted reading experience that combines prose, theater, and poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and lyrical look at the construction of memory and identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that invite introspection and connection with the reader's own experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover an original narrative voice that plays with reality and imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Donderis, Elena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: FICTION AND RELATED THEMES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 201 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Carriage of Silence\" is a literary proposal that defies conventional classifications by merging genres and styles. The author demonstrates a remarkable ability to transform memories and everyday observations into narrative material with great lyrical weight. The structure in \"carriages\" offers a fragmented reading, yet one that is cohesive due to Elena Donderis's unique voice. For the reader seeking a work that prioritizes sensitivity and formal experimentation over a linear plot, this book represents an interesting and enriching choice within contemporary narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406774985051,"sku":"9788410102286","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841010228.jpg?v=1781840955","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410102286","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}