Description
THE NAKED MASK
Book Summary
This volume brings together the winning and finalist short stories from the first three editions of the Vilanova i la Geltrú Carnival Erotic Short Story Contest (2003-2005). An anthology that celebrates literary creativity in Catalan through nine erotic-themed tales, conceived to captivate the reader with their boldness and ability to suggest. The work offers a representative sample of contemporary short fiction, where eroticism becomes the common thread for original and unpublished stories.
What is it about?
The naked mask is the result of a literary contest created by the Agrupació de Balls Populars de Vilanova i la Geltrú with the aim of bringing new values to the town's Carnival. The contest, held annually, awards the best original and unpublished short story in the erotic genre written in Catalan. The deliberation and award ceremony take place within the framework of the Carnival festivities, which links the theme of the contest with the festive and transgressive nature of the celebration. The book collects the winning and finalist pieces from the first three editions (2003-2005), offering a plural vision of eroticism through the voices of nine different authors: Remei Romanos, Joan Peix, Alfred Sala, Josep M. Ribaudí, Jordi Boladeras, M. del Carme Planells, Núria Tió, Joana Màrquez, and the Creative Writing Workshop of the Teresa Manyé Adult School.
Main themes
- Contemporary erotic narrative in the Catalan language.
- Literary contests and their link to popular traditions such as Carnival.
- Anthology of short stories with a diversity of styles and approaches within the erotic genre.
- Original and unpublished literary creation as a driver of artistic expression.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary short fiction in Catalan, especially those seeking a literary and suggestive approach to the erotic genre. It will also appeal to those who wish to learn about literary production arising from local competitions and to followers of the work of the authors included in the anthology.
What this book offers
- A selection of original erotic stories, winners of a contest with literary quality criteria.
- The opportunity to discover nine different voices of contemporary Catalan narrative.
- A reading that combines literary pleasure with the exploration of erotic themes from multiple perspectives.
- A testament to the vitality of literary contests as a platform for new talent.
Data sheet
- Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2006
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 199 g
Editorial review
The naked mask is presented as an anthology of interest for those who value short fiction in Catalan and wish to explore the erotic genre from a literary and local perspective. The work offers the attraction of bringing together the winning texts of a contest linked to Carnival, which adds a festive and transgressive context to the reading. The diversity of authors and styles enriches the whole, although the 120-page length makes it a brief and concentrated read. It is a recommended proposal to complete collections of contemporary Catalan narrative or for those looking for an introduction to the work of these writers.