Description
RURAL AND URBAN
Book Summary
This work gathers a collection of short stories that Narcís Oller originally published in periodicals and had not previously compiled into a volume. Far from being minor pieces, these narratives offer a varied and mature sample of the author's mastery, fully relevant to the modern reader. It includes the story "Un divendres de la Solís," a key piece for understanding the writing process of his novel Pilar Prim. A unique opportunity to discover the shorter, sharper side of the great Catalan novelist.
What is it about?
Rurals i urbanes brings together a series of short narratives that Narcís Oller had published in various magazines and newspapers. The volume, released at a time when the author was more distant from the central literary circles of Catalan culture, had only been previously reissued in his complete works. This edition, part of the Biblioteca Narcís Oller, allows for the rediscovery of stories with great thematic and stylistic variety. Especially noteworthy is the story "Un divendres de la Solís," a fundamental piece for understanding how the author conceived and wrote his well-known novel Pilar Prim. Through these pages, the reader will find a portrait of the society of his time, with characters and situations that transition between the rural and urban worlds, reflecting the tensions and contrasts of an era.
Main themes
- The contrast between rural life and urban life in late 19th-century Catalonia.
- The creative process and the genesis of a novel, exemplified by the story "Un divendres de la Solís."
- Social criticism and the observation of the customs of the time.
- The diversity of narrative registers in Narcís Oller's work, from costumbrismo to psychological analysis.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in classic Catalan literature and the work of Narcís Oller, as well as those who wish to explore the short narrative of realism and naturalism. It will also be of great interest to students and scholars of literature who want to delve into the writing process and the evolution of the author. It is an ideal read for those who appreciate short stories with a sharp and critical view of society.
What this book offers
- Access to a collection of little-known and hard-to-find stories, rescued for the current public.
- A complementary and more intimate vision of Narcís Oller's work, beyond his most famous novels.
- A key piece ("Un divendres de la Solís") to understand the gestation of one of his major works, Pilar Prim.
- A literary portrait of late 19th-century Catalan society, with its contrasts between the countryside and the city.
Technical specifications
- Author: OLLER, NARCIS
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: CLASSIC FICTION, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: BIBLIOTECA NARCIS OL
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2010
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 385 g
Editorial review
This edition of Rurals i urbanes represents a valuable recovery of Narcís Oller's short narrative. For fans of the author, it is an opportunity to complete his work and access texts that had been relegated. For new readers, it constitutes an excellent gateway to his style, offering a varied and accessible sample of his talent as an observer and storyteller. The inclusion of the story that illuminates the creative process of Pilar Prim adds significant documentary and literary value.