{"product_id":"9788497913454","title":"MAY HE NOT RETURN AND OTHER STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQUE NO TORNI I ALTRES CONTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary short narrative in Catalan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary awards and short story competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of styles and narrative voices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of the everyday and the fantastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnthology of stories selected by contest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a selection of the best stories from a recognized literary competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovery of thirteen contemporary authors in the Catalan language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVaried and fragmented reading, ideal for short reading sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRepresentative sample of the quality and diversity of the current short story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInclusion of the winning story of the 11th Tinet Prize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction and related topics, Short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 159 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405158113627,"sku":"9788497913454","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791345.jpg?v=1781824259","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497913454","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}