Description
Geographies of Absence and Other Stories
Book Summary
A collection of short stories that explore memory, loss, and emotional distance. The work, led by the winning story of the 22nd Tinet Internet Short Narrative Prize, offers an intimate look at the absences that mark our lives. The reader will find polished and sensitive prose that, through different voices and situations, delves into the complexity of human bonds and how memory transforms reality.
What is it about?
The book is structured around the title story, Geographies of Absence, a tale that describes the waiting and longing caused by the departure of a vibrant sister. Starting from this central story, the work is rounded out with two special mentions and a careful selection of the best stories submitted to the competition. Each tale approaches the experience of absence from unique perspectives—whether physical, emotional, or temporal—creating a mosaic of emotions where memory and nostalgia act as common threads.
Main Themes
- Absence and the void left by loved ones.
- Memory as a tool to reconstruct the past.
- Longing and waiting as transformative emotional states.
- Family relationships and the bonds that endure despite distance.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary short narrative in the Catalan language, with a sensitivity toward intimate and lyrical stories. Especially suitable for those who enjoy stories that explore human emotions with depth and refined prose, as well as for followers of literary awards and new Catalan narrative.
What this book offers
- A collection of high-quality literary stories, awarded and selected in a recognized competition.
- An emotional and reflective exploration of absence and memory that invites introspection.
- The opportunity to discover the work of Xavier Mas Craviotto and other emerging authors in the Catalan literary landscape.
Technical Data
- Author: MAS CRAVIOTTO, XAVIER
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: SHORT STORIES
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2019
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 199 g
Editorial Review
An anthology that stands out for its thematic cohesion and the quality of the selected texts. The winning story sets a melancholic and poetic tone that is maintained throughout the work, offering a unified reading experience despite the diversity of pens. It is a solid proposal for lovers of literary short stories who are looking for an emotional and well-constructed reading experience, with the added value of being part of a prestigious literary competition.