{"product_id":"9788493937980","title":"Jagannath","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJagannath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJagannath is a collection of stories that transports the reader to universes where the fantastic and the everyday are disturbingly intertwined. Karin Tidbeck, one of the most unique voices in contemporary Swedish literature, weaves stories that draw from Nordic mythology and dark fairy tales to explore universal human emotions. From a flying machine a man falls in love with in 19th-century Germany, to human beings surviving inside organic insect-ships, each story offers an original and evocative literary experience. This volume is a gateway to a boundless imagination that uses fantasy as a mirror for our own anxieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJagannath brings together a series of tales that defy the boundaries of reality. In them, a girl disappears after climbing a mountain on the summer solstice, a young man awaits the return of his mother lost in the forest, and a strange family visits a vacation cabin complex every summer. Time in the fairy realm behaves unpredictably, while in the near future, humanity inhabits the interior of colossal organic insect-ships. Among these narratives emerges the pyret, a mythological creature capable of taking any animal or human form. Each story, with the flavor of the grimmest fairy tales, addresses themes such as complex family relationships, loneliness, and the alienation of the individual in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNordic mythology and dark fairy tales as a narrative foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex family relationships and their dysfunctional dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and the feeling of alienation in contemporary society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of time and its perception in fantastic worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTransformation and identity through mythological and technological beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers looking for fantasy literature that breaks away from genre clichés, with a literary approach and polished prose. It is ideal for those who enjoy short stories that combine elements of subtle horror, surrealism, and folklore, as well as those interested in new European speculative fiction. It will also be appealing to fans of authors like Angela Carter, Neil Gaiman, or Kelly Link, who transit between the dreamlike and the real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that expand the limits of the imagination with a unique and original narrative voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh perspective on contemporary fantasy, rooted in Nordic tradition but with a modern sensibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the human condition through fantastic metaphors and unusual situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines the brevity of the short story with the thematic density of a novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Tidbeck, Karin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Nevsky Prospects S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction, Fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 274 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJagannath represents a high-value literary proposition for readers seeking more than just entertainment in the fantasy genre. Karin Tidbeck demonstrates an exceptional command of the short story, ensuring that each piece functions as an autonomous work while simultaneously forming part of a coherent and disturbing universe. The work stands out for its ability to generate dense atmospheres and complex emotions with an economy of narrative means. It is a recommended read for those who wish to discover one of the most innovative voices in recent Swedish literature, capable of combining mythological tradition with a contemporary and universal sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEVSKY PROSPECTS S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407176917339,"sku":"9788493937980","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849393798.jpg?v=1781849309","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493937980","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}