by Pere Calders · El Observador · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788429733808
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«Cròniques de la veritat oculta II» is a collection of short stories by writer Pere Calders, published by El Observador in paperback (107 pages, in Catalan).
Calders's stories build an imaginary space where fantasy and the dreamlike mix with human behavior; events acquire a deeper meaning and lead to reflection on the human condition. The language and tone of the tales reflect the craft of a narrator considered a master.
Second volume of the Cròniques de la veritat oculta series, belonging to the Clàssics Catalans del segle XX collection; the edition was published in Barcelona in 1991.
For readers of Catalan short fiction who appreciate the fantastic tale with a reflective undertone.
Pere Calders i Rossinyol was a writer, journalist and illustrator from Catalonia, known mainly for his work as a short story writer. Over his life, he received several awards, including the Creu de Sant Jordi in 1982 and the Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes in 1986. Besides short stories, Calders wrote several novels and journalistic articles for some of the most important publications in Catalonia. His writings were noted for their irony and occasional fantasy. As an illustrator, he reached the position of director of L'Esquella de la Torratxa, together with his friend Tísner.
