Description
Ells i ella i altres contes
Book Summary
This volume collects the short stories awarded in the 2003 Antoni de Bofarull Narrative Prize, a competition that promotes young literary talent in the Catalan language. The work includes the winning story by Irene da Rocha Fort, along with the two runners-up by Montserrat Sardà Esporrín and Ester Suñé i Cugat. The reader will discover a selection of fresh and original narrative voices that explore different registers and themes, offering a representative sample of new Catalan narrative.
What is it about?
The book brings together three short narrative pieces that stood out for their quality in the 2003 edition of the Antoni de Bofarull Prize. The winning story, *Ells i ella*, by Irene da Rocha Fort, gives the collection its title and serves as its common thread. Accompanying this work are the runner-up stories by Montserrat Sardà Esporrín and Ester Suñé i Cugat, which complete a brief but intense anthology. Each author contributes a unique perspective and a distinct style, though all share a commitment to careful and evocative storytelling. The collection is a window into the emerging creativity within the literary landscape of the Catalan Countries.
Main themes
- Young literature in Catalan: promotion and dissemination of new authors.
- Contemporary short narrative: fictional stories with unique voices.
- Literary awards as a platform for discovering talent.
- Diversity of styles and registers within the same generation of writers.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary Catalan narrative, especially those who want to discover new literary talent. It is also an ideal reading for students and teachers of Catalan language and literature, as well as for anyone who appreciates the short story as a literary form and wishes to learn about the work of young writers from the Catalan Countries.
What this book offers
- Access to award-winning works that represent the emerging quality of young narrative.
- A sample of three different narrative styles in a single volume, ideal for agile reading.
- The opportunity to learn about authors who have been recognized in a prestigious competition.
- A contribution to the dissemination and consolidation of literature in Catalan.
Technical specifications
- Author: VARIOUS
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Short stories
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2004
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 146 g
Editorial review
A brief but significant anthology that highlights the value of literary prizes as a tool for promoting new authors. The volume, focused on young narrative in Catalan, offers a quick and varied read, ideal for those looking to discover emerging voices without a major reading commitment. Despite its short length, the selection of stories shows a concern for literary quality that makes it recommendable both for followers of Catalan narrative and for curious readers.