{"product_id":"9788497911924","title":"THE NAKED MASK","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE NAKED MASK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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a representative sample of contemporary short fiction, where eroticism becomes the common thread for original and unpublished stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe naked mask is the result of a literary contest created by the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 The contest, held annually, awards the best original and unpublished short story in the erotic genre written in Catalan.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary erotic narrative in the Catalan language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary contests and their link to popular traditions such as Carnival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnthology of short stories with a diversity of styles and approaches within the erotic genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal and unpublished literary creation as a driver of artistic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of original erotic stories, winners of a contest with literary quality criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover nine different voices of contemporary Catalan narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that combines literary pleasure with the exploration of erotic themes from multiple perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA testament to the vitality of literary contests as a platform for new talent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\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\u003eTopic: 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: February 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 199 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405165519195,"sku":"9788497911924","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791192.jpg?v=1781824345","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497911924","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}