Description
NIGRANTS I ALTRES CONTES, CATALAN EDITION
Book Summary
A work that combines the winning story of the 23rd Tinet Internet Short Story Prize with a carefully curated selection of the best entries. The book explores childhood imagination and irrational fears through the story of a boy who fears the mysterious "Nigrants," creatures everyone mentions but no one clearly describes. A literary proposal that invites reflection on the unknown and what truly lies behind the stories we hear.
What is it about?
In an ordinary city, a boy lives in terror of the Nigrants, violent and evil beings that everyone talks about without specifying what they actually are. His parents avoid giving him details, which further fuels his imagination. The little boy imagines them as terrifying shark-like monsters that will attack him at night, unaware that, in reality, they are much closer than he thinks. This winning narrative gives the volume its title, which is completed with a special mention and a selection of the best stories submitted to the competition.
Main Themes
- Childhood fear of the unknown and its imaginative representation.
- The lack of communication between adults and children regarding anxiety-inducing topics.
- The construction of monsters and threats based on rumors and silence.
- Contemporary short fiction in the Catalan language.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary short fiction in Catalan, fans of short stories with psychological and social depth, and followers of the Tarragona literary awards. Also for those looking for stories that approach the world of childhood from a mature and thought-provoking perspective.
What this book offers
- A reflection on how fears are built based on a lack of information.
- Access to an award-winning work and a high-quality selection of short fiction.
- An agile and profound read that combines fantasy and social critique.
- A look at emerging literary talent in the Catalan sphere.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Martinez Simon, Eloy
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Modern and contemporary fiction, short stories
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2020
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 129 g
Editorial Review
A volume that stands out for its ability to condense a powerful story about fear and childhood imagination into a few pages, accompanied by other stories of proven quality. The winner of the Tinet Prize offers a read that transcends the fantastic to delve into the everyday and the unsettling. Recommended for those who value short fiction with depth and want to discover new literary voices in Catalan.