Description
Island Tremor
Book Summary
Island Tremor is an anthology that brings together fifteen representative stories of Dominican short fiction, offering a diverse and vibrant panorama of the country's contemporary narrative. The reader will find a selection that prioritizes a variety of styles, techniques, and themes, moving away from a linear or hierarchical view of literature. More than just a simple compilation, this book invites you to discover the short story as a space for delight, surprise, and provocation, showcasing the richness and complexity of modern fiction from the Dominican Republic.
What is it about?
The work presents a selection of fifteen short stories by Dominican authors, chosen not based on chronological criteria or representativeness, but for their ability to illustrate literature as a living process in constant evolution. The anthology is structured around the idea that the short story should be an experience that combines aesthetic pleasure with intellectual provocation. Therefore, the included stories address a wide range of narrative approaches, from the most traditional to the most experimental, offering a mosaic of voices and perspectives that reflect the diversity of current Dominican narrative. The book does not seek to impose a canon, but rather to show the richness that arises from the lack of norms and the variety of technical and thematic premises.
Main Themes
- Anthology of contemporary Dominican short fiction.
- Diversity of styles and narrative techniques in the modern short story.
- Literature as a constantly changing creative process.
- The short story as a genre that combines delight, surprise, and intellectual provocation.
- Exploration of identity and reality from multiple literary perspectives.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary short narrative, especially those who wish to learn about current literary production in the Dominican Republic. It is ideal for those who appreciate anthologies that offer a broad and unconventional vision of a genre, and for those seeking to discover new voices and narrative approaches. It will also be of interest to students and scholars of Hispanic American literature who want to explore the stylistic and thematic diversity of the Dominican short story.
What this book contributes
- A panoramic and non-hierarchical view of current Dominican short fiction.
- Access to a selection of stories that prioritizes technical and thematic variety over chronological linearity.
- A reading experience that combines aesthetic enjoyment with intellectual provocation.
- The opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of voices in the contemporary narrative of the Dominican Republic.
- A sample of how the modern short story adapts to different narrative premises, from the most classic to the most innovative.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Lantigua, José Rafael
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2019
- Number of pages: 189
- Weight: 233 g
Editorial Review
Island Tremor distinguishes itself through its anthological approach, which avoids traditional selection criteria in favor of diversity and experimentation. The work offers the reader a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in contemporary Dominican narrative through fifteen proposals that prioritize quality and variety of approaches. It is a recommended read for those seeking a fresh and unconventional view of the short story, as well as for those who wish to expand their knowledge of current Hispanic American literature with a representative sample of its creative richness.