Description
The Tiger's Shadow
Book Summary
This volume brings together the ten winning and finalist stories from the I Youth Short Story Contest "Tigre Juan," an initiative that seeks to give visibility to new voices in short fiction. The work also includes two unpublished stories by renowned authors Pedro Mairal and Juan Gómez Bárcena. Through a variety of themes ranging from social awareness to personal experience, the reader will find a representative sample of emerging talent and their outlook on the contemporary world.
What is it about?
The book gathers a selection of short stories that explore different facets of the human condition. The texts address the reality of the immigrant, the impact of war, new forms of communication, and the intimate experiences of their protagonists. Each story, written by young authors, offers a fresh and committed perspective on current topics. The inclusion of the stories by Pedro Mairal and Juan Gómez Bárcena provides a counterpoint of literary maturity, connecting the tradition of the prestigious "Tigre Juan" Prize with the new generation of writers.
Main themes
- Social awareness and commitment to contemporary reality.
- The drama of the immigrant and the experience of uprooting.
- The pain and consequences of war in people's lives.
- New channels of communication and their impact on human relationships.
- The exploration of personal experience and identity.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in short fiction and in discovering new literary voices. It is ideal for those looking for contemporary stories that address social and human issues with a young and committed perspective. It will also be of interest to followers of the work of Pedro Mairal and Juan Gómez Bárcena, as well as to those who want to discover emerging talent in the current literary landscape.
What this book offers
- An anthology that brings together the talent of young prize-winning and finalist writers from a prestigious contest.
- Two unpublished stories by established authors that enrich the proposal.
- A plural and diverse vision of contemporary reality through different narrative styles.
- The opportunity to discover new literary perspectives in a short and accessible format.
Technical specifications
- Author: Mairal, Pedro; Gómez Bárcena, Juan; Abella Vázquez, María; Carantoña Fajardo, Alejandro; Blanco Bartolom
- Publisher: Editorial Pez de Plata
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2018
- Number of pages: 92
- Weight: 140 g
Editorial review
The Tiger's Shadow is presented as a balanced anthology that meets the dual goal of showcasing new talent and paying tribute to the legacy of the "Tigre Juan" Prize. The selection of stories offers a varied sample of styles and thematic concerns, making it an agile and enriching read. The inclusion of the guest authors provides added value that can attract both regular readers of the genre and those interested in the evolution of contemporary short fiction.