Description
QUE NO TORNI I ALTRES CONTES
Book Summary
This volume brings together the winning work of the 11th Tinet Internet Short Narrative Prize (Ciutat de Tarragona Literary Awards 2007) along with a careful selection of the best stories submitted to the competition. Thirteen authors offer a varied sample of contemporary short narrative in Catalan, exploring different registers and sensibilities. The reader will find a collection of stories that stand out for their literary quality, their evocative power, and the diversity of voices that make up the current short story scene.
What is it about?
The book collects the contest's winning story, titled "Que no torni," and a selection of the finalist stories that competed in the 2007 edition. The narratives journey through diverse themes and styles, offering a range of proposals that go from the everyday to the fantastic, passing through intimate reflection and social observation. Each author leaves their personal mark, creating a literary mosaic held together by the quality of the writing and the brevity of the format. The anthology allows the reader to discover both the talent of the winners and the richness of short narrative in the Catalan language.
Main themes
- Contemporary short narrative in Catalan.
- Literary awards and short story competitions.
- Diversity of styles and narrative voices.
- Exploration of the everyday and the fantastic.
- Anthology of stories selected by contest.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in short narrative in Catalan, especially those who wish to get to know new voices in the current literary scene. It is also suitable for fans of literary awards and those looking for an agile, varied, and quality read, ideal for discovering emerging authors and enjoying short stories with their own distinct identity.
What this book offers
- Access to a selection of the best stories from a recognized literary competition.
- Discovery of thirteen contemporary authors in the Catalan language.
- Varied and fragmented reading, ideal for short reading sessions.
- Representative sample of the quality and diversity of the current short story.
- Inclusion of the winning story of the 11th Tinet Prize.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Cossetania
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Fiction and related topics, Short stories
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2008
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 159 g
Editorial review
This is an anthology that fulfills its purpose of giving visibility to quality short narrative in Catalan. The selection, based on a competition with a proven track record, guarantees a consistent literary level and offers the reader the opportunity to approach the works of authors who, in many cases, are just beginning their publishing journey. Its pocket-sized format and contained length make it a practical option for those who want a varied, low-commitment read that is still backed by an established competition.