{"product_id":"9788490348741","title":"Geographies of Absence and Other Stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeographies of Absence and Other Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured around the title story, \u003ci\u003eGeographies of Absence\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAbsence and the void left by loved ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eMemory as a tool to reconstruct the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eLonging and waiting as transformative emotional states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eFamily relationships and the bonds that endure despite distance.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA collection of high-quality literary stories, awarded and selected in a recognized competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAn emotional and reflective exploration of absence and memory that invites introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover the work of Xavier Mas Craviotto and other emerging authors in the Catalan literary landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthor: MAS CRAVIOTTO, XAVIER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eSubject: SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2019\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\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405168304475,"sku":"9788490348741","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034874.jpg?v=1781824370","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490348741","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}