{"product_id":"9788497910637","title":"He and she and other stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElls i ella i altres contes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Main themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYoung literature in Catalan: promotion and dissemination of new authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary short narrative: fictional stories with unique voices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary awards as a platform for discovering talent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of styles and registers within the same generation of writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to award-winning works that represent the emerging quality of young narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of three different narrative styles in a single volume, ideal for agile reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about authors who have been recognized in a prestigious competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contribution to the dissemination and consolidation of literature in Catalan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: VARIOUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSET·NIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 146 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSET·NIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405158637915,"sku":"9788497910637","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791063.jpg?v=1781824286","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497910637","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}