{"product_id":"9788497914123","title":"SEVEN PASSES AND OTHER STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSET PASSES I ALTRES CONTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together the winning and finalist works of the 29th Antoni Bofarull Narrative Prize, a competition that promotes young talent in the Catalan language. The winning story, by Irene da Rocha, explores the bond between two sisters willing to do anything to earn their family's respect, in a feminine tale where the distance between two worlds is measured in just seven steps. Complemented by the finalist stories by Neus Pons and Guiomar Sánchez, the book is a representative sample of new Catalan narrative, with a prologue by the writer and journalist Andreu Sotorra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrene da Rocha, winner of the 29th Antoni Bofarull Narrative Prize, presents a story centered on two sisters struggling to gain recognition from their family environment. The narrative, told from a female perspective, explores the tensions and ties that bind them as they try to overcome the physical and emotional distances that separate them. The title story, \"Set passes,\" symbolizes that brief yet significant space separating two distinct realities. This edition is completed by the finalist works of Neus Pons and Guiomar Sánchez, offering a plural vision of contemporary young Catalan narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and sibling relationships: the bond between sisters as the axis of conflict and personal overcoming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for respect and recognition within the family unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFeminine perspective in contemporary youth literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbolic distance between opposing worlds and its emotional resolution.\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 narratives in the Catalan language, especially those who want to discover new  emerging literary voices. It is also suitable for fans of youth literary competitions and those who appreciate stories that address family dynamics from a feminine and contemporary viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the winning and finalist works of a prestigious youth literary prize, representative of new Catalan narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThree distinct stories that offer a plural and enriching vision of current young literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA prologue signed by Andreu Sotorra, which provides context and critical value to the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief and accessible read (112 pages) that invites reflection on personal relationships and identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Da Rocha, Irene (winner); Pons, Neus (finalist); Sánchez, Guimar (finalist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Short Stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: October 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 185 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers an opportunity to discover emerging talent in Catalan narrative through an established competition. The winning story by Irene da Rocha stands out for its intimate and feminine approach, while the finalist texts complement the proposal with different styles and sensibilities. It is a recommended read for those looking for brief and quality literary novelties, backed by a recognized prize and a prologue by Andreu Sotorra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405158080859,"sku":"9788497914123","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791412.jpg?v=1781824258","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497914123","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}