A brief theory of traval and the desert

Crusat, Cristian

Premio internacional de cuentos Manuel Llano, 2010

Winner of the European Union Prize for Literature and of the Manuel Llano International Short Story Prize, A Brief Theory of Travel and the Desert is a collection of short stories that contemplate the full range of human experience. They take us on a journey around the world, from the arid landscapes of the Mediterranean coast to the work of the brilliant Serbian writer, Milorad Pavić. All of the characters are waiting for, searching for, or exploring the possibility of a revelation which never appears in their numbed here-and-now. However, fate or mere chance can reveal in a flash the true face of a character's isolation.
Written in his very personal and intriguing style Cristian Crusat presents us with a compelling collection of texts that challenge the stereotypes of short stories.