{"product_id":"9788490349861","title":"MIGRANTS AND OTHER STORIES, CATALAN EDITION","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNIGRANTS I ALTRES CONTES, CATALAN EDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood fear of the unknown and its imaginative representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe lack of communication between adults and children regarding anxiety-inducing topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of monsters and threats based on rumors and silence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary short fiction in the Catalan language.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how fears are built based on a lack of information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to an award-winning work and a high-quality selection of short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and profound read that combines fantasy and social critique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA look at emerging literary talent in the Catalan sphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Martinez Simon, Eloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction, 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: September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 129 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405157720411,"sku":"9788490349861","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034986.jpg?v=1781824237","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490349861","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}