{"product_id":"9791399109221","title":"Complete Stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume gathers for the first time the entirety of Diego Angelino's short fiction, offering the reader the opportunity to delve into a unique literary universe. Twenty stories, written over five decades, make up a corpus that has received recognition from major figures of Hispanic American letters. The book constructs the mythical territory of Campo del Banco, a setting as fascinating as it is somber, populated by complex and memorable characters who move from one story to another, creating a network of interconnected tales that consolidate the work of a cult author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplete Stories\u003c\/em\u003e collects the integral short fiction work of Diego Angelino, from his early writings in the 1970s to stories from the second decade of the 21st century. The book presents twenty stories that, as a whole, trace the human and physical geography of Campo del Banco, a distinct and recognizable narrative space. In this territory, the author brings to life a gallery of unforgettable characters—such as the Frutos family, the youngest of the Álvarez brothers, the Linye, or Ruiz's widow—whose stories intertwine and enrich one another. The work is completed by a prologue by Martín Kohan, back cover blurbs by Selva Almada, Jorge Consiglio, and Alejandra Kamiya, and a facsimile appendix with letters from Victoria Ocampo addressed to the author and iconic photographs, which provide valuable biographical and critical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of a mythical and literary territory: Campo del Banco as a symbolic space and recurring setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginal and complex characters who explore the human condition from the shadows and with intimacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative interconnection: independent stories that intersect and complement each other, forming a coherent fictional universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecognition from top-tier literary critics: endorsements from Onetti, Cortázar, Walsh, Borges, Bioy Casares, and Victoria Ocampo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of an authorial voice over five decades of literary production.\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 passionate about contemporary short stories in Spanish, interested in discovering or rediscovering a fundamental author of Argentine narrative. It is especially recommended for those who value the construction of unique literary worlds, the psychological depth of characters, and literature that has been recognized by the great masters of the genre. It will also be of great interest to scholars of the works of Onetti, Cortázar, Borges, and Bioy Casares, due to the direct connection Angelino establishes with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the complete works of a cult short-story writer, gathered for the first time in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into a coherent and fascinating narrative universe, with characters that transcend the limits of each story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable critical apparatus with a prologue by Martín Kohan and texts by prominent contemporary writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnique documentary material: facsimile letters from Victoria Ocampo and photographs of the author, which enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about the literary evolution of an author throughout fifty years of writing.\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 ANGELINO, DIEGO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eterna Cadencia SL\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 FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVEL\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 February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the \u003cem\u003eComplete Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by Diego Angelino represents an editorial milestone for followers of contemporary Argentine narrative. The work not only compiles production that was previously scattered and difficult to access, but it does so with a top-tier critical apparatus that contextualizes and enhances its value. The creation of the Campo del Banco territory and the recurrence of its characters give the whole a coherence and depth rarely seen in the genre. It is, without a doubt, an essential publication for those looking to explore the work of an author who knew how to earn the recognition of the greats, and a unique opportunity for new readers to discover a powerful and original narrative voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA SL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407273877851,"sku":"9791399109221","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979139910922.jpg?v=1781851557","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791399109221","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}