Description
Les filles de la nit and Other Stories
Book Summary
This volume brings together the winning story, a special mention, and thirteen finalist entries from the 25th Tinet Internet Short Story Prize (Ciutat de Tarragona Literary Awards 2021-2022). The work offers a representative sample of contemporary short narrative in Catalan, with the winning story, "Les filles de la nit" by Jordi Diu Rubio, as the central focus. It is a collection that invites the reader to explore a diversity of voices and styles, ranging from the evocation of origins to reflections on identity and the environment.
What is it about?
The book is structured around the winning narrative, "Les filles de la nit," a poetic evocation of origins through natural elements such as the shady side of a mountain, the spring, or the owl. The story weaves an atmosphere of mystery and connection to the land, where nature and an ancestral pact are intertwined. This story is accompanied by an honorable mention and thirteen selected finalist pieces that address varied themes, from memory and landscape to human relationships and fantasy. Each narrative offers a unique perspective, forming a literary mosaic that celebrates the creativity and diversity of current short-form storytelling.
Main Themes
- Connection to origins and nature.
- Mystery and poetic evocation.
- Memory and landscape as narrative elements.
- The diversity of voices and styles in Catalan short narrative.
- Pacts, blood, and identity.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in short fiction in the Catalan language, followers of literary awards, and those looking to discover new voices on the literary scene. Also for lovers of stories that explore nature, symbolism, and poetic atmosphere.
What this book offers
- A curated anthology of high-quality stories, including winners and finalists of a prestigious literary prize.
- The opportunity to discover the work of Jordi Diu Rubio and other contemporary writers.
- A reading experience that combines poetic beauty with captivating narrative.
- A representative vision of the thematic and stylistic diversity of current short narrative in Catalan.
Technical Specifications
- Author: DIU, JORDI
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: SHORT STORIES
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 157 g
Editorial Review
A carefully curated selection of stories that captures the pulse of short narrative in Catalan. The book not only recognizes the winner but also offers an overview of the trends and concerns of today's writers. For the reader, it represents an opportunity to access a high-quality literary sample, with a balance between the poetic proposal of the winning story and the diversity of the finalists. A recommended read for those who value auteur literature and the exploration of new voices.