{"product_id":"9788497917827","title":"THE EMPTY GRAVES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE EMPTY GRAVES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of eight independent yet interconnected narratives that offer an agonizing and bizarre vision of life in a village. Through interior monologues that oscillate between the grotesque and melodrama, Marc Masdeu i Escuder weaves a human mosaic where characters share tribulations, relatives, and neighbors. The reader will discover a work of contemporary fiction that explores the contradictions of the human soul with an intense and original narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book revolves around a main protagonist who shares his life with relatives and neighbors in the same village where they survive. Each story, written in the form of an interior monologue, offers a unique perspective on human relationships, secrets, and everyday tragedies. Although each narrative can be read independently, the characters and their experiences intertwine, creating a collective portrait of a community marked by the tension between routine and extraordinary events. The narrative style, which blends the grotesque with melodrama, adds a layer of depth and irony to the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity life and neighborly relations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contradictions and fragilities of the human condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between routine and unexpected events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior monologue as a tool for psychological exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe grotesque and melodrama as narrative devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary fiction in the Catalan language, especially those who enjoy short stories and interconnected tales. It is also recommended for anyone seeking a read that combines intense prose with a critical and ironic look at rural life and human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive reading experience through interior monologues that delve into the characters' psychology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and bizarre vision of life in a village, far removed from traditionalist clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative structure that invites rereading, as the stories can be enjoyed independently or as a whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary style that blends registers, from the grotesque to melodrama, offering a unique narrative voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on daily survival and neighborly relations in a closed environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: MASDEU I ESCUDER, MARC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOTES DE COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 263 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Empty Graves is a work that stands out for its innovative narrative structure and its ability to capture the complexity of human relationships in a confined space. Marc Masdeu i Escuder succeeds in creating a coherent and evocative literary universe, where each story adds a new layer of meaning to the whole. Recommended for readers looking for contemporary fiction in Catalan that goes beyond conventional narrative, offering a rich and stimulating literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405152346459,"sku":"9788497917827","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791782.jpg?v=1781824123","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497917827","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}