{"product_id":"9788413560342","title":"Mount","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMont\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA choral novel that intertwines the experiences of four generations of the same Catalan family, from a rainy night in 1940 to October 1, 2017. Set between the village of Bonal, south of the Mont massif, and Figueres, the capital of Alt Empordà, the work connects past and present to reveal how human passions—fear, desire, indignation, jealousy, compassion, nostalgia, and love—remain unchanged and act as a driving force to heal wounds or open new paths toward freedom. Winner of the 2020 Sebastià Juan Arbó Literary Award, this is a truthful and delicate story that invites reflection on family legacy and historical memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins on a rainy night in 1940 and progresses to October 1, 2017, weaving a tale that follows the footsteps of four generations of the same family. The action takes place primarily between Bonal, a small village located on the southern slope of the Mont massif, and Figueres, in Alt Empordà. Through the characters, the reader witnesses how the events of the past resonate in the present, showing that human emotions and conflicts repeat themselves over time. The novel explores how these shared experiences can both close cycles and open new possibilities toward personal and collective freedom, framing an intimate story within a broader historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and family legacy across four generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal human passions (fear, desire, indignation, jealousy, compassion, nostalgia, love) as a driving force for change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between past and present in the construction of identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for personal and collective freedom in a changing historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural and urban life in the Alt Empordà as a backdrop for social transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in family sagas that span several decades, with a historical and social background of Catalonia. Also for those who enjoy choral novels that explore human emotions and collective memory, as well as fans of contemporary historical fiction with a delicate and truthful narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and emotional vision of the recent history of Catalonia through the eyes of a family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on how human passions repeat and shape our destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that connects the past with the present, showing the continuity of life experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn award-winning work that offers literary quality and a well-constructed plot.\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 Palomeras Rovira, Esther\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagas, Historical Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes de color\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 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont is a novel that stands out for its ability to condense a family saga spanning nearly eighty years of history into just a few pages. The author achieves a balance between the intimacy of personal relationships and the historical context, offering a reading that invites reflection on the permanence of human emotions. Its recognition with the 2020 Sebastià Juan Arbó Literary Award guarantees its literary quality, making it a recommended option for those looking for a short yet profound work, deeply rooted in the land and memory of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405146448219,"sku":"9788413560342","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356034.jpg?v=1781824069","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413560342","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}