Description
The Shadow of the Tiger
Book Summary
This anthology brings together the winning and finalist stories from the 2nd "Tigre Juan" Youth Short Story Contest, solidifying a platform for new short narrative in Spanish. Through eight young and committed voices, the reader will find a mosaic of stories that range from the intimacy of human drama—the pursuit of dreams, love, death, and memory—to the pulse of the thriller and the detective story. A volume that celebrates the vitality of the contemporary short story and offers a representative sample of current fiction.
What is it about?
More than four decades after the creation of the "Tigre Juan" Prize, its alter ego for young short fiction writers reaches its second edition. This book collects eight stories that demonstrate the maturity and thematic diversity of their authors. The tales traverse universal territories such as the struggle to achieve one's dreams, the complexities of love, the inevitable presence of death, and the power of memory to reconstruct the past. Without abandoning a commitment to reality, the collection concludes with forays into suspense and the detective genre. Each story is a reflection of the experiences and critical perspectives of these eight young writers.
Main themes
- The search for and pursuit of personal dreams.
- Love and its many facets and conflicts.
- Death as an experience and subject of reflection.
- Memory and the process of recovering the past.
- The thriller and the detective story as a concluding genre.
- Social commitment and the experiences of a new generation of writers.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary short narrative and in discovering new literary voices. It is ideal for those who enjoy varied anthologies that offer a panoramic view of current fiction, as well as for followers of the short story genre. It will also be of interest to those who wish to learn about the landscape of youth literary contests in Spain.
What this book offers
- A curated selection of the best stories from a youth contest, ensuring quality and diversity.
- The opportunity to discover eight new talents in Spanish narrative.
- A varied reading experience that moves through different genres and tones in a single volume.
- A contemporary and committed vision of the universal themes that affect us.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sánchez Santiago, Tomás; Matilla, Pablo; Garot, Diego; Abella Vázquez, María; Hortal Quirós, Carla; Casal
- Publisher: Editorial Pez de Plata
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2019
- Number of pages: 94
- Weight: 135 g
Editorial review
The Shadow of the Tiger is an anthology of interest to fans of the short story and those seeking new literary offerings. The selection of eight young authors, united by their participation in a consolidated contest, offers a varied and representative sample of current short narrative. The book stands out for its thematic diversity, which ranges from intimate drama to thrillers, allowing for a dynamic reading experience. It is a work that fulfills its purpose of giving visibility to new voices and offering the reader a collection of well-constructed short stories.