Description
BEYOND THE MASK
Book summary
This volume brings together the winning and finalist stories from the last three editions of the prestigious Erotic Short Story Contest of the Vilanova i la Geltrú Carnival (2006-2008). An anthology that explores desire, play, and provocation through the pens of contemporary authors writing in Catalan. The reader will find a collection of original and unpublished stories that capture the carnival spirit, offering a fresh and literary look at the erotic genre, where imagination and narrative become the true protagonists.
What is it about?
The work is a selection of the best erotic short stories submitted to the eponymous literary contest, held during the Carnival festivities in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Each story, whether a winner or a finalist, approaches the erotic theme from a unique and personal perspective. From tales of unexpected encounters and hidden fantasies to explorations of desire in everyday life, the texts are characterized by their originality and literary quality. The anthology includes titles such as "El menovell de sor Alba" by Alfred Sala, "Arrampicare Divertendonsi" by Jordi Boladeras, "La platja" by Hèctor Alonso, or "L'obsessió" by Jordi Ferré, among others, offering a range of narrative styles that revolve around eroticism, seduction, and transgression.
Main themes
- Eroticism and desire in contemporary Catalan narrative.
- The game of seduction and sexual fantasy.
- Transgression and the carnival spirit as a literary framework.
- Short stories of original and unpublished erotic fiction.
- The exploration of intimacy and human relationships from a sensual perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in quality erotic literature written in Catalan. It is ideal for those looking for short stories that combine provocation with a high level of narrative, as well as for followers of literary contests and anthologies that collect the best of contemporary creation in this genre. It will also be attractive to those who wish to discover new voices in Catalan narrative.
What this book offers
- A curated selection of the best erotic stories awarded in a benchmark competition.
- A sample of stylistic and thematic diversity within the erotic genre in Catalan.
- Short, independent readings, perfect for enjoying gradually.
- The opportunity to get to know contemporary authors and their most daring literary proposals.
Technical specifications
- Author: SALA, ALFRED; BOLADERES, JORDI; BOLADERAS,
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Topic: EROTIC FICTION, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: February 2009
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 199 g
Editorial review
This is an anthology that fulfills its purpose of offering a representative sample of contemporary Catalan erotic narrative, linked to a local competition with a long tradition. The work stands out for its variety of voices and approaches, allowing the reader to explore different registers within the genre. It is a solid proposal for those who value genre literature with a mark of quality and a specific cultural context.