{"product_id":"9788499534282","title":"STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSTORIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together five essential narratives by Esteban Borrero, a key figure in Cuban short fiction. The reader will encounter stories where symbolism and moral reflection intertwine with the social and political concerns of his time. From the celebrated allegory \"The Enchanted Stag,\" which addresses the emergence of U.S. imperialism, to more intimate pieces like \"Calofilo,\" each text offers a window into the doubts and contradictions of a nation in the making. An essential work for understanding the origins of modern Cuban literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection includes five stories that move between moral fable and social critique. \"Cuestión de monedas\" (1888) is a symbolic tale that reflects on value and appearance. \"Machito Pichón\" explores the world of childhood and its lessons. \"The Enchanted Stag\" (1905), considered a foundational text of Cuban narrative, functions as a direct allegory regarding the threat of the United States following the proclamation of the Republic in 1902. \"Una novelita\" offers a more extensive narrative structure within the collection. Finally, \"Calofilo\" (1879) portrays a man tormented by doubt and skepticism, reflecting the spiritual instability of his time. Together, the stories reveal an imaginary marked by the search for identity and the tension between ideals and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolism as a tool for political and social critique in early 20th-century Cuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe allegory of U.S. imperialism and its effects on the newly established Cuban Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical doubt and skepticism as drivers of the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMorality and the lessons implicit in daily and fantastical experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of a Cuban narrative identity through short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic Cuban literature, the origins of the Hispano-American short story, and narratives of political and social critique. It is also suitable for students and scholars of literature who wish to explore the roots of symbolism in the Caribbean, as well as those who appreciate short stories with philosophical and allegorical weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a selection of foundational stories of the Cuban narrative, including the emblematic \"The Enchanted Stag.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the political and social tensions in Cuba after its independence, through symbolic fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of the literary style of Esteban Borrero, characterized by his reflective prose and his ability to weave the moral with the political.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a key author in the evolution of the modern short story in the Spanish language.\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 Borrero, Esteban\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition gathers in a brief and accessible format five essential pieces by Esteban Borrero, whose literary and historical value is undeniable. The selection allows the reader to approach the work of an author who knew how to use the short story as a vehicle for critique and reflection at a crucial moment for Cuba. Although the length is reduced, the symbolic density and thematic relevance of the texts justify reading them for those who seek to understand the roots of the Cuban narrative and its dialogue with the political reality of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405867835739,"sku":"9788499534282","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849953428.jpg?v=1781833622","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788499534282","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}