{"product_id":"9788417782351","title":"The best tales of imperfect crimes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe best tales of imperfect crimes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together stories by masters of universal literature such as Charles Dickens, Guy de Maupassant, and Charles Nodier, exploring the fascinating aspect of the imperfect crime. Far from the meticulous perfection of ideal murders, the tales selected here show how plans fail, unforeseen events arise, and justice, or chance, prevails. The reader will find stories where human error, coincidence, or the criminal's own clumsiness turn the crime into a labyrinth of unpredictable consequences. An essential collection for those who enjoy classic suspense and the paradoxes of fate in short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into crime literature from an unusual perspective: that of the inevitable failure. Through the selected stories, situations are presented where homicide is not the product of a master plan, but of a chain of errors, accidents, or impulsive decisions. From the killer who did not intend to kill to the criminal who sees how a small detail gives him away, each story explores the fragility of human will in the face of chance and justice. The anthology offers a journey through different narrative styles of the 19th century, showing how the great authors approached the subject of crime from irony, suspense, or moral reflection, always with the common thread of imperfection as the driving force of the plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe imperfect crime and its unforeseen consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fragility of human plans in the face of chance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe psychology of the amateur or accidental criminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic justice and fate as narrative elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMurder as a reflection of human weaknesses.\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 passionate about classic suspense and crime literature, especially those who enjoy short stories with unexpected twists. It is also ideal for those looking for an introduction to the work of authors such as Dickens, Maupassant, or Nodier from an original and lesser-known theme. Likewise, it will be attractive to fans of the noir and detective genre who want to explore its literary roots from an ironic and human perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of classic tales with an original focus on crime and human error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover or rediscover great 19th-century authors in a short and accessible format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn entertaining reflection on imperfection as a narrative and philosophical element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReadings that combine suspense, irony, and social criticism in each story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA different view of the crime genre, far from the perfection of ideal murders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Dickens, Charles; Nodier, Charles; De Maupassant, Guy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THE BEST TALES OF...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: August 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology stands out for its ability to bring together three great pens of universal literature under the same original and suggestive common thread. The selection of stories offers a lucid and often ironic look at human nature, where crime is not an act of perfection, but a reflection of our limitations. For the reader interested in the classics, it represents an opportunity to enjoy short and accessible texts that remain completely relevant. It is a work recommended both for those who already know these authors and for those approaching their narrative for the first time, as each story works independently and offers a complete reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408579223899,"sku":"9788417782351","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841778235.jpg?v=1781865589","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417782351","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}