{"product_id":"9788497913904","title":"MINSTREL TALES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMENESTRAL TALES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of five short stories where humor, irony, and sarcasm become tools for exploring the human condition. Through everyday situations and recognizable characters, the author offers a lucid and scathing look at life and its contradictions. A book that invites reflection without sacrificing a knowing smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContes menestrals\u003c\/em\u003e brings together five short narratives that, beneath an apparent diversity, share a common tone woven with humor, irony, and sarcasm. The stories that make up the volume are: \"La influència,\" \"El vent i la boira,\" \"L'alcalde de Zalamea,\" \"Pols enamorada,\" and \"Els adéus.\" Through these stories, Josep A. Baixeras constructs a literary universe where the everyday is impregnated with a critical yet playful gaze. The characters and situations, presented with precise language, invite the reader to discover the layers of meaning hidden behind the apparent simplicity of each anecdote, acutely exploring the paradoxes and nuances of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony as a mechanism for observing everyday reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and sarcasm as tools for addressing human contradictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe complexity of interpersonal relationships in seemingly simple situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the passage of time and life's small dramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy high-quality short fiction with a distinctly ironic tone and careful prose. Especially suitable for those seeking stories that, through humor, offer a critical and reflective perspective on life and human relationships, without compromising literary acuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that combines entertainment with an intelligent and critical gaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative style that uses humor and irony as a vehicle for reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover an author who has mastered the art of the short story and insightful observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that is both agile and profound, inviting re-reading to capture all its nuances.\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 BAIXERAS, JOSEP A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e COSSET·NIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e GENT DEL LLAMP\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 September 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrative proposal that stands out for the consistency of its tone and its author's ability to construct short stories with a unique voice. The combination of humor, irony, and sarcasm offers a read that, while remaining light, invites deeper reflection. A book that may interest followers of contemporary Catalan narrative and those who appreciate the short story as a literary genre of great precision and expressiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSET·NIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405094838619,"sku":"9788497913904","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791390.jpg?v=1781823259","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497913904","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}