| Editor |
Riba, Carles, 1893-1959 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Roure, Conrad, 1841-1928 |
| Title |
Un tros de paper
Two Volumes
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| Summary |
"Un tros de paper" by Carles Riba and Conrad Roure is a collection of essays and articles originally published in a weekly Catalan newspaper in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a historical document reflecting the cultural and social life of Barcelona during its time, with a mixture of humor and commentary on contemporary issues. The compilation not only provides insights into the state of the Catalan language but also engages with the festivities and daily occurrences in the city, giving voice to a variety of characters and perspectives. The opening of the text introduces the origins and significance of "Un tros de paper," detailing the authors and contributors involved in its creation. The preface describes the social environment in Barcelona during this period, highlighting how the city's nightlife was confined within the walls and promoting gatherings in private homes for entertainment. In this context, it captures the cultural atmosphere and the responses of the populace to humor and literature, underscoring the publication's success and the diverse writing styles of its contributors, as well as the evolving nature of the Catalan language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Catalan |
| LoC Class |
PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Catalan language -- Texts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22296 |
| Release Date |
Aug 10, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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