Description
Ous ferrats and other stories
Book summary
This volume brings together the winning story of the 15th Tinet Internet Short Narrative Prize, along with a careful selection of the best stories submitted. The reader will find a collection of contemporary voices that explore short narrative from diverse perspectives, offering a representative sample of current literary creation in Catalan. A work that allows you to discover new talents and enjoy the richness of the short story as a genre.
What is it about?
The book collects the winning story of the contest and a selection of the finalist stories, written by thirteen different authors. The stories address varied themes, from the everyday to the fantastic, passing through the most intimate realism or the psychological exploration of the characters. Each story is an independent piece that shows the ability of its authors to condense emotions, conflicts, and atmospheres in a few pages. The anthology thus offers a mosaic of styles and narrative sensibilities that reflect the vitality of the contemporary short story in the Catalan language.
Main themes
- Contemporary short narrative in Catalan
- Anthology of award-winning and selected stories from a literary contest
- Diversity of voices and narrative styles
- Exploration of the human condition through the short story
- Emerging and established literary creation
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in short narrative in Catalan, followers of the Tarragona literary awards, and those who wish to discover new authors from the current literary scene. It is also an ideal reading for lovers of short stories and anthologies who are looking for a varied and high-quality sample.
What this book offers
- Access to a selection of winning and finalist stories from a prestigious literary contest.
- Discovery of thirteen contemporary authors in the Catalan language.
- A panoramic view of the thematic and stylistic diversity of the current short story.
- Brief and independent readings, ideal to enjoy at any time.
Technical specifications
- Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Short stories
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2012
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 185 g
Editorial assessment
This anthology is of interest to those who follow literary production in Catalan and short narrative contests. By bringing together the winning story and a selection of the best stories submitted, it offers a representative sample of the quality and variety of current creation. Its pocket format and length make it an accessible and recommended read for fans of the genre.