Spanish literature joins the publishing tradition of short stories, rooted in countries such as France, Italy and Germany. New promising works and recovered classic collections are considered.

The short novel or novella and the short essay are being reborn in Spanish literature. The motives? The nature of this fast-paced time that encourages difussion and the need to delve into current issues immediately.

In Spain and Latin America this genre, with the longest tradition so far in countries such as France, Italy and Germany, has become a great ally of publishers in times of crisis. Several labelss have emerged hand in hand with these books, while others, more outstanding, have created or recovered collections in the same format. These days, even authors who sustain their prestige in short stories obtain relevant awards, such as the Formentor Award given to the Argentine César Aira.

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