Description
Asphalt Dreams and Other Stories
Book Summary
This volume collects a carefully curated selection of short stories that were awarded and recommended in the III Mn. Romà Comamala Short Narrative Prize. The reader will find four narratives that explore the human condition through diverse voices and styles, from the winning piece "Somnis d'asfalt" (Asphalt Dreams) by Miquel Pascual Campillo, to the works of Carles Dordella, Joan Rebagliato, and Maria Montalbà. An anthology that offers a representative sample of contemporary Catalan narrative in short format.
What is it about?
The book brings together four independent stories that share their origin in a literary contest. The main narrative, "Somnis d'asfalt," gives the collection its title and is the work of Miquel Pascual Campillo. It is followed by "Univers" by Carles Dordella Cayuela, which received a special mention from the jury. The volume is completed by "El parany" by Joan Rebagliato Nadal and "Temps afegit" by Maria Montalbà Bori Sellés. All of them were selected by a jury composed of Jaume Aguadé, Miquel M. Gibert, David Rabadà, Francesc Roig, and Jaume Saltó, who recommended their publication. The work is part of a collection that has already published the compilations of the two previous editions of the prize.
Main themes
- Contemporary short narrative in the Catalan language.
- Literary awards and local creative contests.
- Diversity of styles and narrative approaches within a single volume.
- Exploration of the human experience through short stories.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in current Catalan narrative, especially in the short story format. Also for those who wish to discover new authors and literary proposals emerging from local contests. It is suitable both for short story enthusiasts and for those looking for a varied sample of contemporary literary production in Catalan.
What this book offers
- Access to award-winning works selected by a specialized jury.
- Insight into short narrative production in Catalonia through a consolidated contest.
- A variety of voices and styles in a single volume, ideal for readers with little time.
- Pocket format, manageable and lightweight to take anywhere.
Technical specifications
- Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: April 2005
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 185 g
Editorial review
An anthology that fulfills its purpose of giving visibility to short narrative awarded in a local contest. The selection offers four distinct proposals, which allows the reader to approach different literary sensibilities in a compact format. It is a work of interest for those who follow the production of short story awards in Catalonia or desire varied, high-quality reading in Catalan.