{"product_id":"9788490342534","title":"DISTANT COUSINS AND OTHER STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDISTANT COUSINS AND OTHER STORIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume gathers the winning story of the 17th edition of the Tinet Internet Short Story Prize, \"Distant Cousins\" by Pau Berenguer Soriano, along with a careful selection of the best works submitted to the contest. The reader will find a collection of fifteen modern and contemporary fiction stories that explore different narrative registers, voices, and sensibilities. An opportunity to discover the emerging talent of Catalan letters and enjoy a representative sample of the most current short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with the prize-winning story, \"Distant Cousins,\" a work that gives the collection its title and stood out for its literary quality. Following this, the reader will find a selection of fourteen more stories by authors such as Marta Salinas, Josep M. Palau i Garrabou, Ivan Carbonell i Iglesias, Toni Arencón i Arias, Ester Farran Nacher, Rafel Mollar i Gumbau, Xavier Serra Guasch, Assum Guardiola i Pujol, Eduard Vidal, Daniel Recasens Salvador, Núria Curcoll Vallès, Meritxell Guitart Andreu, Eduard Batlle Pomar, and Cinta Farnós Brull. Each story offers a unique perspective, with diverse themes and styles ranging from everyday realism to more imaginative fiction, providing a mosaic of contemporary short narrative in the Catalan language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary short narrative in Catalan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of new literary voices and emerging authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of genres and styles within the short story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoexistence of different narrative sensibilities in a single collective work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary Catalan literature and the discovery of new narrative talents. It is also recommended for those who enjoy short story collections, with the desire to sample different literary proposals in a single volume. Perfect for those seeking agile and varied readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a curated selection of the best stories from a reference literary prize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to get to know fifteen different authors and their narrative proposals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA varied reading that allows for the exploration of multiple themes and styles in a short format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA testament to the vitality of the short story in Catalan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: September 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 199 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Distant Cousins and Other Stories\" is an anthology that effectively fulfills its purpose: to offer a representative and high-quality sample of current Catalan short fiction. The selection of stories, the result of a consolidated contest, guarantees a homogeneous and stimulating literary level. For the reader interested in contemporary fiction, this volume represents an open window to new voices and a comfortable and enriching way to discover different narrative proposals in a single pocketbook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405159194971,"sku":"9788490342534","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034253.jpg?v=1781824302","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490342534","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}