La creació d'Eva i altres contes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carner, Josep, 1884-1971

Language:

Catalan

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La creació d'Eva i altres contes" by Josep Carner is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives delve into themes of human experience, exploring complex emotions, societal norms, and the subtleties of daily life against the backdrop of Catalonia. The stories reflect a rich, lyrical style that intertwines humor with poignant observation, often centering around characters confronted with life's peculiarities and milestones. The opening of the collection introduces the protagonist, Quiquet, a young boy who is absorbed in the idyllic scenery of the rector's garden as he contemplates religious lessons about the creation of Adam and Eve. Quiquet grapples with the concepts surrounding the creation of woman, stirring a newfound awareness of his own identity and curiosities about life. As he navigates the innocence of childhood, a cascade of emotions-including intrigue, embarrassment, and a dawning sense of maturity-begins to unfold. This opening sets the stage for exploring themes of growth and the complexities of human relationships, a hallmark of Carner's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ricard Samarra

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-12-04