{"product_id":"9788410122062","title":"The crossroads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Crossroads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crossroads\u003c\/em\u003e gathers a collection of stories in which Antonio Abad precisely portrays the life of contemporary urban man. Through bland and disoriented characters, the author explores the contradictions of a society saturated with signs that prove to be ambiguous and indecipherable. Each story is a window into the routine, resignation, and skepticism that define the modern experience, offering the reader a lucid reflection on identity and uncertainty in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these stories, Antonio Abad introduces us to routine-bound and helpless beings wandering through the modern city, trapped in a web of contradictory signs. The protagonists, ranging from bland employees to resigned skeptics, face situations where reality becomes ambiguous and difficult to decipher. The work addresses how these characters deal with daily disorientation, seeking meaning in the midst of the unfathomable. Each story is a mirror of human fragility and the struggle to understand a world that presents itself as a constant crossroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe alienation of urban man in contemporary society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ambiguity and contradiction of modern cultural signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSkepticism and resignation as existential responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine as both a refuge and a prison for identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for meaning in an indecipherable environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary short fiction that portrays the complexity of modern life. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories with deeply human characters, which explore urban psychology and the contradictions of today's society. Recommended for lovers of literary fiction who are looking for a reflective read that is close to the everyday experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and lucid look at alienation and routine in the modern city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that invite reflection on identity and the meaning of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic characters that represent the contradictions of contemporary human beings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise prose that captures the ambiguity and uncertainty of the current world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that connects with the reality of the urban reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abad, Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Toro Celeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Cervantina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crossroads\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a solid work within contemporary short fiction, standing out for its ability to capture the essence of modern urban man. Antonio Abad manages to construct stories that, starting from the everyday, address profound questions about identity and meaning in a world full of contradictions. It is a recommended read for those seeking fiction that honestly reflects the complexities of modern life, without artifice or concessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EL TORO CELESTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406793924955,"sku":"9788410122062","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841012206.jpg?v=1781841438","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410122062","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}