Description
MATI I ALTRES CONTES
Book Summary
This volume collects the winning story of the 14th Tinet Internet Short Narrative Prize (City of Tarragona Literary Awards 2010) and a careful selection of the best works submitted. The reader will find a collection of short stories that explore the intensity of human emotions, from visceral desire to the complexity of relationships. The work is a representative sample of contemporary short narrative in Catalan, offering a rich and varied literary experience in a single book.
What is it about?
The core of the book is the story "Matí" (Morning), by Laia Alsina, a literary piece that revolves around the figure of a wild and contradictory "you." Through visceral and poetic prose, the author explores an intense and raw love, full of contrasts: irrational and hypnotic, real and fictional, sweet and bitter. The story becomes an exploration of desire and loss, where the "you" is drawn between thorns and lilacs, being born and dying every morning. Alongside this story, the book includes other selected tales that offer different narrative and thematic perspectives, enriching the literary proposal.
Main Themes
- Visceral love and explosive desire as contradictory and transformative forces.
- The duality of identity and the relationship between the "I" and the "you" within the framework of an intense relationship.
- The exploration of loss, oppression, and liberation within affective bonds.
- Short narrative as a form of expression for emotional complexity and the human experience.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary short narrative in the Catalan language, especially those who appreciate literature that explores human emotions in an intense and poetic way. It is ideal for those looking for a deep and suggestive read that combines lyricism with the psychological exploration of relationships. It is also attractive to those who follow literary awards and wish to discover new talents in Catalan narrative.
What this book offers
- A sample of the best contemporary short narrative in Catalan, featuring the winning story of a prestigious literary award.
- An intense and poetic reading experience that invites reflection on the complexity of love and desire.
- The opportunity to discover an emerging author, Laia Alsina, and other storytellers selected for their literary quality.
- A pocket-sized format that allows you to enjoy a complete and suggestive read in a light and manageable volume.
- An immersion into current Catalan literature, with careful prose and an original vision of human relationships.
Technical Details
- Author: VARIOUS
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Genre: Short stories
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: March 2011
- Number of pages: 104
- Weight: 172 g
Editorial Review
This book represents an excellent opportunity to delve into contemporary Catalan short narrative through an award-winning work. The literary quality of the winning story, "Matí," is undeniable, offering intense and poetic prose that captures the complexity of emotions. The selection of the other stories complements the reading and offers a plural vision of current literary creation. For readers looking for a brief but profound read, with high literary value and careful editing, this volume is a highly recommended option.