Libros de Roberto Rubiano Vargas (2 libros)

50 extremely short (the longest is three pages) and dark tales. Astonishing transformations and unexpected twists take place: an angel, ill with acrophobia, cannot use his wings and must turn to other forms of transportation; a chess match between a mediocre worker and a tyrant boss changes into a medieval duel; a scientist decimates all the birds in the world while trying to record everything he can about these creatures' behavior. Some of Rubiano Vargas' tales are grouped by themes: five concern the art of writing. In "Sufrimiento" ("Suffering"), for instance, the Muse really exists and is...

Coming together to represent the new literary voice of their country, 15 Colombian authors under the age of 39 contribute to this collection of short stories. Theirs is a unique commentary on Colombia as they describe their reality—the challenges and joys of their generation. Juntando a varias voces literarias del país, 15 autores colombianos menores de 39 años de edad contribuyen a esta colección de cuentos cortos. Su comentario es único a sus países y sus edades, describiendo las realidades y dificultades de ser un artista en esa generación.