Salvador Espríu
Salvador Espríu was a renowned Catalan poet, playwright, and novelist. Born on July 10, 1913, in Santa Coloma de Farners, Catalonia, Spain, he is considered one of the most important figures of 20th-century Catalan literature. Espríu's work often reflects on themes of death, transcendence, and the history and collective identity of the Catalan people. His notable works include 'La pell de brau' (The Bull's Hide) and 'Ariadna al laberint grotesc' (Ariadne in the Grotesque Labyrinth). He was also a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Salvador Espríu passed away on February 22, 1985, in Barcelona, Spain.
Books
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1. La Pell De Brau
"La Pell de Brau" is a seminal collection of poetry that delves into the exploration of collective identity, historical memory, and the existential concerns of a community facing cultural and political turmoil. Through a series of evocative poems, the work reflects on the struggles and resilience of a society that grapples with its past and present, using the symbol of a bull's skin to represent the landscape and soul of the Catalan people. The poet weaves a tapestry of myth, tradition, and contemporary reflection, urging a moral and spiritual renewal amidst the backdrop of post-war Spain.
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