{"product_id":"9788490343678","title":"THE NAMES OF THE COWS AND OTHER STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE NAMES OF THE COWS AND OTHER STORIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the winning story of the 18th Tinet Internet Short Narrative Prize, \"The Names of the Cows,\" by Nela Miralles i Puyol, accompanied by a selection of the best stories presented at the contest. The main narrative follows Joana, who grows up in a rural world shaken by war, as she watches the people she loves die and loses her innocence. Set between the Mas Vaquer farmhouse and the Guenyo hut, the story offers an intimate and moving look at loss and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the winning story, which explains the life of Joana, a girl growing up in a rural environment marked by war. Through her eyes, the reader witnesses the death of her mother and her brother Sebastià, as she describes a world that vanishes between the Mas Vaquer farmhouse and the Guenyo hut. The narrative is a portrait of the loss of innocence and the hardship of life in times of conflict. Furthermore, the volume includes a selection of the best stories from the prize, which expand the themes with diverse voices and narrative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe loss of childhood innocence during wartime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the recollection of a transforming rural world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and coping with the death of loved ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife in the countryside and family ties in a context of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative diversity in contemporary short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for readers interested in short fiction in Catalan, especially those looking for intimate and emotional stories set in rural environments. Also for those who want to discover award-winning works from literary contests and who enjoy fiction that explores historical memory and personal experiences in difficult times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in the sensitivity of a childhood marked by war and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a selection of award-winning stories, representative of current short narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on identity and the bond with the land and family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover new literary voices in the Catalan language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIRALLES I PUYOL, NELA; CARLES FÈLIX, CARME; RAMÍREZ RODRÍGUEZ, ANTONI; DUCH CASANOVA, FRANCESC; FOLCH I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anthology that combines the winning story of a literary prize with a selection of tales that enrich the whole. The main narrative stands out for its ability to evoke a lost world with sensitivity and depth, while the additional stories offer a varied sample of contemporary short fiction. A recommended book for those looking for short but intense readings, with a strong emotional component and a connection to the Catalan rural tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405167944027,"sku":"9788490343678","price":11.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034367.jpg?v=1781824357","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490343678","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}