Barcelona Tales

Barcelona is a multilingual capital of an autonomous region that is famous for its painters, modernist architecture, style of football, and history. Barcelona Tales presents a selection of newly translated short stories by 14 writers, many of them Catalan, that explore the themes of migration and class conflict in a city renowned in world literature.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 09 May 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Barcelona, a vibrant and multilingual metropolis, stands as a captivating capital within an autonomous region that yearns for independence from Spain. Renowned for its diverse artistic heritage, modernist architectural marvels, captivating football style, and rich historical tapestry, Barcelona has always been a fertile ground for literary talent and creativity. In his insightful work, Peter Bush unveils the city's hidden treasures, highlighting its longstanding role as a major center of literary excellence. Barcelona Tales presents a captivating collection of newly translated short stories penned by 14 talented writers, many of whom hail from the Catalan culture. These narratives delve into the profound themes of migration and class conflict, resonating with the city's illustrious literary legacy that dates back to the days when Don Quixote and Sancho Panza traversed its streets in the early seventeenth century. Through their ironic, tragic, and lyrical narratives, the stories invite readers to immerse themselves in fictional lives and literary styles that mirror the dynamic, conflict-ridden character and rich history of this magnificent European metropolis.

\n Weight: 304g\n
Dimension: 131 x 195 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198798378\n \n