{"product_id":"9788497914611","title":"HEIST AND OTHER STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHEIST AND OTHER STORIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together the winning story of the 12th Tinet Internet Short Story Award (Tarragona City Literary Awards 2008) along with a careful selection of the best stories submitted to the competition. An anthology that reflects the vitality of contemporary short fiction in Catalan, offering the reader a mosaic of diverse voices, styles, and perspectives. Sixteen authors explore the human condition through stories that range from the everyday to the unusual, tied together by quality writing and a great capacity for suggestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects sixteen short stories selected from the works submitted to the prestigious Tinet literary award. The winning piece, which gives the collection its title, sets the tone for a set where each story is an independent and complete work. The authors, with varied styles and themes, tackle everything from domestic situations and intimate reflections to suspenseful plots or unexpected twists. Diversity is the key: the reader will find everything from realistic narratives to more lyrical or symbolic offerings, all united by a desire to tell a story effectively and evocatively. It is a representative sample of literary creation in Catalan from the end of the first decade of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday life and its small cracks: seemingly normal situations that hide conflicts or revelations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChance and destiny: fortuitous encounters, decisions that change the course of the characters' lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the passage of time: memories that emerge, loss, and the construction of identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex human relationships: family ties, friendships, misunderstandings, and affections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and suspense: stories that play with ambiguity and the unsaid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in short fiction in the Catalan language who wish to discover new literary voices. Also for those who appreciate anthologies as a way to access a varied sample of styles and themes in a single volume. It is ideal reading for those looking for stories that can be read independently, with high narrative density and a focus on quality of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of contemporary literary creation in Catalan through a high-quality selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover sixteen authors, some of whom have since established successful careers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA versatile reading experience, ideal for reading one story at a time and reflecting on each piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the winning work of a benchmark literary competition in Tarragona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA showcase of the thematic and stylistic diversity of modern short stories.\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 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 April 2009\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 185 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an anthology that more than fulfills its purpose of giving visibility to new talent and offering a representative sample of short fiction in Catalan. The selection is coherent and maintains a consistent level of quality, ensuring a satisfying read. For the reader interested in contemporary Catalan literature or the short story genre, this book represents a valuable opportunity to discover fresh and varied proposals, far from the larger commercial circuits. Its paperback format also makes it very manageable and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405158015323,"sku":"9788497914611","price":11.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791461.jpg?v=1781824253","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497914611","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}