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catalan poetry
Culture
Joan Margarit, revered Catalan poet who wrote for the lonely, dies aged 82
Culture
‘Like a child at the adults’ table’: poet Enric Casasses receives Catalan literary prize
Culture
Marta Pessarrodona wins Òmnium's Literary Lifetime Achievement Award
Culture
20th anniversary of the passing of Valencian protest singer Ovidi Montllor
Politics
Music, poetry and flowers to commemorate the 300 years since Catalonia's loss of its self-government
Culture
Lou Reed had voiced his admiration for Catalan poetry on numerous occasions
Culture
Salvador Espriu: one of the greatest Catalan writers of the 20th century
Not many Catalan writers present the complexity and multiple facets that Salvador Espriu can offer. An intellectual committed to his nation and language, Espriu (1913-1985) was one of the greatest writers of his time. He left an extensive literary legacy, characterised by his deep words and reflections concerning death, pain and personal identity. His poems have a foundation in Cabalism and Jewish traditions, which is what makes his work so universal and what probably lends him a huge international recognition, even by writing in a minority language. This year has been called ‘Any Espriu’ (Espriu Year) in order to celebrate the centenary of his birth.
Culture
The poet Jordi-Pere Cerdà dies
Jordi-Pere Cerdà was awarded Catalonia’s highest distinctions, including the National Prize for Literature, the Cross of Sant Jordi and the Prize of Honour of Catalan Letters. He wrote under the pseudonym Antoni Cayrol and was one of the main Catalan voices of the Roussillon.
Culture
Catalan poets on show in Paris
Today the Poetry Market of Paris has begun with Catalonia as its special focus. Catalan poets have read their poems in the 28th edition of the most important poetry fair in Europe.