{"product_id":"9788418990311","title":"Pandemic Tales","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePandemic Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of stories exploring the many facets of the human experience during an exceptional historical period. Through varied characters—from beings of water and earth to everyday figures like a grandfather and his granddaughter—the author weaves stories that combine tenderness, art, and reflection. The reader will find a narrative mosaic where the real and the symbolic intertwine to offer an intimate and diverse look at the pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book brings together a series of stories that address the final moments of creatures linked to water and earth, as well as the moving relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter. It also includes tales where pieces of ancient art come to life, and chronicles the adventures of unique characters such as Don Serapio or Pintamonas. The work is completed by disturbing stories featuring a dog and a child, offering a spectrum of emotions ranging from tenderness to unease, all framed within the context of the pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntergenerational relationships and the tenderness between grandparents and grandchildren.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation and symbolism of natural elements (water and earth).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt as a living entity and its ability to tell stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEccentric characters and their vicissitudes in times of crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood and the unsettling perception of reality.\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 contemporary short fiction that seeks to explore human experiences during the pandemic from a literary and symbolic perspective. Especially suitable for those who enjoy stories with memorable characters, evocative atmospheres, and an approach that combines the everyday with the fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA diverse and emotional vision of the pandemic through independent stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnique characters that invite reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative style that fuses realism and symbolic elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoments of tenderness and disturbance that enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Vizcay González, José María\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 178\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 225 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that stands out for its ability to capture the diversity of human experiences in a unique historical context. The variety of voices and situations, from the endearing to the unsettling, offers a rich and fragmented read that invites reflection. Recommended for those looking for a literary and symbolic approach to the pandemic, far from direct testimony and closer to the exploration of the intimate and the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406878499163,"sku":"9788418990311","price":14.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841899031.jpg?v=1781842952","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418990311","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}