Cartas de amor

Synopsis of Cartas de amor

«Cartas de amor» is a short story collection by Fran Alonso, published by Edicións Xerais in paperback (128 pages, in Galician).

Starting from love letters that at first glance seem ordinary, each story uncovers the harsh reality of the women who write them: poverty, war, immigration, Francoism or prostitution. These are women who face extreme situations with courage, and the whole becomes a tribute to life and dignity.

First edition published on 6 November 2006. It belongs to the Fóra de Xogo collection, number 97, of children's and young adult literature.

For young readers aged 14 and over, especially those interested in stories with a social background and female protagonists.