{"product_id":"9788497911481","title":"Imagined cities","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImagined Cities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of eighteen short stories that explore the relationship between the real city and the city as dreamt, remembered, or feared. Each author builds their own metropolis based on memory, desire, or tropes, demonstrating that every city is, ultimately, a personal invention. An anthology that invites the reader to reflect on how collective imagery and individual experience transform the spaces we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting point is a thought-provoking premise: objective cities do not exist. Each person constructs their own version of a metropolis, whether because they have lived in it, yearn for it, or have never been there at all. Based on this idea, the eighteen authors of the 21 x 21 collective offer a multifaceted look at the concept of the city. The stories move through recognizable settings and purely fantastical ones, combining daily experience with literary invention. The result is a mosaic of young voices that delve into identity, displacement, nostalgia, and the ability of fiction to redefine urban space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe subjectivity of urban perception and personal memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe city as a literary and symbolic construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacement, nostalgia, and the affective relationship with places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe diversity of perspectives within the same generation of writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary short fiction in the Catalan language, especially those who enjoy anthologies that bring together diverse voices. Also for those seeking a literary reflection on urban identity and the way in which we imagine and remember cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative sample of current young Catalan narrative, with varied styles and approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original approach to the urban story genre, far removed from traditional costumbrismo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to question one's own perception of the spaces we know or desire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: VARIOUS AUTHORS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: 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: October 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 265 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anthology that fulfills the dual purpose of giving visibility to new talents and offering the reader a set of stories cohesive through a powerful thematic thread. The variety of registers and approaches enriches the reading, although the brevity of some pieces may leave the reader wanting more development. It is a work recommended for anyone who wants to discover emerging voices in Catalan literature and reflect on the imaginary nature of cities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405166010715,"sku":"9788497911481","price":11.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791148.jpg?v=1781824346","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497911481","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}