Irene Solà
Irene Solà is a contemporary Spanish author known for her innovative and poetic writing style. Her work often explores themes of nature, folklore, and the human experience. She gained international recognition with her novel 'Canto jo i la muntanya balla' ('When I Sing, Mountains Dance'), which has been translated into several languages.
Books
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1. I Gave You Eyes And You Looked Toward Darkness
At dawn in the Guilleries mountains, a remote farmhouse called Mas Clavell gathers family and caretakers as an impossibly old woman nears death. Over the course of a single day and night, the house fills with voices and memories that span four centuries, tracing the lives, labors, desires, and rituals of the women who have lived there. Lush with folklore and natural detail, the novel weaves together personal history and the land’s own presence into a portrait of community and memory.
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2. Canto Yo Y La Montaña Baila
El eco de las voces de la montaña
Set in the mystical Pyrenees, this novel weaves together a tapestry of interconnected stories, each narrated by a different voice, including humans, animals, and even natural elements. Through these diverse perspectives, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring connection between people and the land they inhabit. The lyrical prose captures the essence of the mountains, breathing life into the landscape and its inhabitants, while revealing the profound impact of history and folklore on the present. This enchanting tale invites readers to listen to the mountains as they sing their timeless songs.
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