{"product_id":"9788412935509","title":"Sun moves the shadow of still things, The","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sun Moves the Shadow of Still Things\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume concludes the acclaimed short story trilogy by Alejandra Kamiya, one of the most unique voices in contemporary Argentine literature. Through thirteen short stories, the author invites the reader to a slow and contemplative reading experience, where the everyday is transformed into a small work of art. With the subtlety of a Zen koan, each story offers a new perspective on reality, turning simple gestures and profound emotions into celebrations of beauty and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Sun Moves the Shadow of Still Things\u003c\/i\u003e, Alejandra Kamiya completes her trilogy of short stories with thirteen pieces that explore the intimacy of existence. The book is characterized by the influence of the koan, a short story from Zen philosophy that seeks to break with conventional logic to offer an unusual vision of reality. The author applies this perspective to scenes of daily life: the baking of bread, the silent dynamics of a couple, or mourning the death of a father. Far from being trivial anecdotes, these moments become odes to beauty and life, inviting a calm reflection on what surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe contemplation of the everyday and its transformation into beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe influence of Zen philosophy and the koan structure in short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eHuman relationships and intimacy in their most subtle forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eDeath, grief, and memory as processes of transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe search for an unconventional perspective on reality.\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 who appreciate high-quality short fiction with a poetic and reflective style. It is ideal for those seeking a reading experience that invites pause and introspection, as well as for followers of contemporary Argentine literature and authors who work with the subtlety of language and Eastern philosophy. It is also an excellent entry point for those wishing to discover the work of Alejandra Kamiya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA slow reading experience that invites reflection and contemplation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that concludes a fundamental trilogy of current Argentine narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on reality, inspired by Zen philosophy and the koan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe ability to find beauty and meaning in the simplest gestures and objects of daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eCareful and precise prose that turns each story into a small piece of literary art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAMIYA, ALEJANDRA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e STORIES\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 January 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sun Moves the Shadow of Still Things\u003c\/i\u003e is the finishing touch to a trilogy that has consolidated Alejandra Kamiya as a benchmark author in contemporary short fiction. Her proposal, which fuses narrative with Zen philosophy, offers a reading that moves away from a fast-paced rhythm to immerse itself in the detailed observation of life. This book will be especially attractive to readers who value literature as a space for pause and discovery, and who look for depth in short stories that transcends the apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407271518555,"sku":"9788412935509","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841293550.jpg?v=1781851480","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412935509","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}