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Everyday Weapons / Armas Cotidianas

Everyday Weapons / Armas Cotidianas


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Everyday Weapons is a compelling collection of 20 short stories that reveal the hidden struggles, joys, and resilience woven into everyday life. Rooted in traditions that celebrate ordinary experiences and touched by magical realism, these stories transport readers to vivid worlds where reality often transforms into the extraordinary. Through a diverse cast of characters, the collection explores themes of identity, justice, culture, and the quiet battles we all face. Whether it's a woman uncovering a long-buried family secret, a community torn between tradition and change, or an individual finding courage in unexpected places, Everyday Weapons delves into deeply human moments that unite us. Set against vibrant backdrops-bustling towns to introspective corners-these stories blend humor, tenderness, and heartbreak, offering readers a profound emotional journey. Perfect for fans of character-driven storytelling and those who enjoy the interplay of reality and imagination, Everyday Weapons invites readers to see the extraordinary in the ordinary and discover the quiet weapons we all carry. Armas Cotidianas es una cautivadora colección de 20 relatos que revelan las luchas, alegrías y resiliencia ocultas en la vida diaria. Basadas en tradiciones que celebran la riqueza de lo cotidiano y con toques de realismo mágico, estas historias transportan a los lectores a mundos vívidos donde lo real se transforma en lo extraordinario. A través de un elenco diverso de personajes, la colección explora temas universales como la identidad, la justicia, la cultura y los silenciosos conflictos que enfrentamos. Ya sea una mujer descubriendo un secreto familiar enterrado, una comunidad dividida entre tradición y cambio, o una persona encontrando valor en lugares inesperados, Armas Cotidianas profundiza en momentos profundamente humanos que nos conectan a todos. Con escenarios vibrantes, desde pueblos llenos de vida hasta rincones introspectivos, estos relatos entrelazan humor, ternura y desamor, ofreciendo a los lectores un viaje emocional profundo. Perfecta para quienes disfrutan de narrativas centradas en los personajes y del equilibrio entre realidad e imaginación, Armas Cotidianas invita a encontrar lo extraordinario en lo ordinario y a descubrir las armas silenciosas que todos portamos.

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Silas Dakar is a writer and essayist whose work explores the intersection of reality and fantasy through the lens of magical realism. Over the past 25 years, Dakar has been influenced by the cultural and literary heritage of Latin America, drawing inspiration from both modernist narrative experimentation and symbolic storytelling. His themes often revolve around power, identity, and transformation-reflecting the tools, both tangible and metaphorical, that shape everyday life.In Everyday Weapons, Dakar presents a collection of short stories where ordinary objects and events are infused with a sense of wonder and the surreal. His writing challenges perceptions of reality, revealing the hidden magic and complexity in human experiences. Dakar's multicultural outlook has been enriched by his time in Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Spain, giving his work a global yet deeply personal perspective.Through vivid storytelling, Dakar invites readers to navigate the blurred boundaries between the possible and the fantastical, ultimately redefining the ways in which we wield power and influence in our lives.Silas Dakar es un escritor y ensayista cuya obra explora la intersección entre la realidad y la fantasía a través del realismo mágico. Durante los últimos 25 años, Dakar ha sido influenciado por el legado cultural y literario de América Latina, inspirándose tanto en la narrativa modernista experimental como en la simbología narrativa. Sus temas recurrentes incluyen el poder, la identidad y la transformación, reflejando las herramientas, tanto tangibles como metafóricas, que moldean la vida cotidiana.En Armas Cotidianas, Dakar presenta una colección de cuentos donde los objetos y sucesos ordinarios se impregnan de asombro y elementos surrealistas. Su escritura desafía las percepciones de la realidad, revelando la magia oculta y la complejidad en las experiencias humanas. Su perspectiva multicultural se ha enriquecido gracias a su estancia en países como México, Colombia, Puerto Rico y España, lo que aporta a su obra una visión global pero profundamente personal.A través de una narrativa vívida, Dakar invita a los lectores a navegar las fronteras difusas entre lo posible y lo fantástico, redefiniendo así las maneras en que ejercemos el poder y la influencia en nuestras vidas. Silas Dakar is a writer and essayist whose work explores the intersection of reality and fantasy through the lens of magical realism. Over the past 25 years, Dakar has been influenced by the cultural and literary heritage of Latin America, drawing inspiration from both modernist narrative experimentation and symbolic storytelling. His themes often revolve around power, identity, and transformation-reflecting the tools, both tangible and metaphorical, that shape everyday life.In Everyday Weapons, Dakar presents a collection of short stories where ordinary objects and events are infused with a sense of wonder and the surreal. His writing challenges perceptions of reality, revealing the hidden magic and complexity in human experiences. Dakar's multicultural outlook has been enriched by his time in Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Spain, giving his work a global yet deeply personal perspective.Through vivid storytelling, Dakar invites readers to navigate the blurred boundaries between the possible and the fantastical, ultimately redefining the ways in which we wield power and influence in our lives.Silas Dakar es un escritor y ensayista cuya obra explora la intersección entre la realidad y la fantasía a través del realismo mágico. Durante los últimos 25 años, Dakar ha sido influenciado por el legado cultural y literario de América Latina, inspirándose tanto en la narrativa modernista experimental como en la simbología narrativa. Sus temas recurrentes incluyen el poder, la identidad y la transformación, reflejando las herramientas, tanto tangibles como metafóricas, que moldean la vida cotidiana.En Armas Cotidianas, Dakar presenta una colección de cuentos donde los objetos y sucesos ordinarios se impregnan de asombro y elementos surrealistas. Su escritura desafía las percepciones de la realidad, revelando la magia oculta y la complejidad en las experiencias humanas. Su perspectiva multicultural se ha enriquecido gracias a su estancia en países como México, Colombia, Puerto Rico y España, lo que aporta a su obra una visión global pero profundamente personal.A través de una narrativa vívida, Dakar invita a los lectores a navegar las fronteras difusas entre lo posible y lo fantástico, redefiniendo así las maneras en que ejercemos el poder y la influencia en nuestras vidas.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798348463441
  • Publisher: Short Stories
  • Publisher Imprint: Short Stories
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 222
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 453 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8348463445
  • Publisher Date: 30 Jan 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 16 mm
  • Width: 140 mm


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