{"product_id":"9788494882234","title":"Timeless portraits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTimeless Portraits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of twenty-five short stories presented as apocryphal scrolls found under mysterious circumstances. Each story functions as a literary portrait that captures moments, emotions, and characters within a narrative framework that oscillates between the real and the imaginary. The reader will find a songbook of voices and atmospheres that invite reflection and aesthetic enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured around twenty-five independent stories, conceived as scrolls discovered in the attic of apartment 5A in a unique building. Each text offers a narrative snapshot that combines elements of contemporary fiction with an almost lyrical tone. Through these stories, the author explores the human condition, memories, and the small epiphanies of everyday life, imbuing each tale with its own music and message. The collection can be read both as a set of short stories and as a songbook where each piece resonates with a distinct voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTime and memory as the guiding threads of human experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and the psychological portrait of characters in extreme or everyday situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe apocryphal and the mysterious as a narrative framework that challenges reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe musicality of language and literature as a form of song or prose poem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in contemporary short fiction, with a sensitivity toward poetic prose and atmospheric tales. It is also suitable for those who enjoy collections of short stories that explore the human condition from a lyrical and reflective perspective, without the need for a linear plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fragmentary yet cohesive reading experience, ideal for reading in installments or all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty-five distinct perspectives on the human being, each with its own voice and tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary approach that combines narrative with the musicality of language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a self-contained and symbolic narrative universe, with an underlying mystery that unifies the stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Alacid, Francisco Nicolás\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: FICTION AND RELATED SUBJECTS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 186\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 297 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrative proposal that bets on brevity and lyrical intensity, moving away from conventional structures. The idea of the apocryphal scrolls adds a playful and mysterious component that may attract readers in search of originality. Ideal for those who value polished prose and stories that invite pause and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409981399387,"sku":"9788494882234","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849488223.jpg?v=1781899162","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494882234","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}