In an increasingly narrow and compact world, driven by the omnipresent use of technology and overwhelmed by an incessant avalanche of information, it seems that our moments of waiting are shortened, and yet we experience a pronounced reduction in our intimate time. Could approaching the realm of short stories, then, be an alternative that allows us to reclaim some of that sacred time? If we navigate in a wandering world where foundering is the constant, could there be any way to save ourselves? "Those who live beyond the ...
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In an increasingly narrow and compact world, driven by the omnipresent use of technology and overwhelmed by an incessant avalanche of information, it seems that our moments of waiting are shortened, and yet we experience a pronounced reduction in our intimate time. Could approaching the realm of short stories, then, be an alternative that allows us to reclaim some of that sacred time? If we navigate in a wandering world where foundering is the constant, could there be any way to save ourselves? "Those who live beyond the wreck" is a compilation of fifteen short stories that delve into the complexity of the human experience through a blend of psychological, fictional, dreamlike, and metalinguistic elements. The author invites readers to immerse themselves in narratives that transcend the boundaries of reality and conventional perception. These stories are arranged thematically, adding a layer of depth to the collection: "hypnos"; "between beasts and animals"; and, "architectures and subterfuges". The work begins with "hypnos," whose central theme explores the interaction between dreams and reality. In these tales, characters delve into dream worlds that interweave with everyday life, blurring the delicate line that exists between dreaming and waking. In "between beasts and animals", the stories continue their journey through dreamlike paths. Though within them, the "other" or "others" are uncovered as a recurring theme that adds a new dynamism to the narratives. Within them, both fears and illusions are explored, reflecting the perpetual need to seek genuine connections that enable us to overcome the disquietudes of existence. In the final stretch emerges "architectures and subterfuges," combining all the elements from the previous segments to delve into the importance of literary landscapes. These stories explore alienation, mystery, and perplexity. Here, vulnerable yet defiant characters are presented, often feeling disconnected from their surroundings, striving to find meaning amidst bewildering and strange worlds... "Those who live beyond the wreck" is a unique invitation, one more among the various invitations that literature extends, to submerge ourselves in a unique aesthetic experience that allows us to reclaim that, our, sacred time.
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