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  La casa Tellier i dues històries...

  Guy Maupassant

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  "Oh, spirit of Maupassant come to my aid!", escriu Henry James al seu diari. Maupassant té devots des d'Amèrica fins a Rússia. Joseph Conrad i Lev Tolstoi en prologuen les obres, Isaak Babel el tradueix. Tots, amb una barreja de fervor i desesperació, analitzen l'aparent senzillesa dels seus relats. "Els fets, sempre els fets, no hi ha res més que el preocupi", escriu Conrad. Tolstoi, en plena crisi mística, s'arrenca els cabells davant d'aquest artista sense credo ni déu que narra tan prodigiosament els humans. 
  
  L'obra de Maupassant va ser l'aliment dels gegants de la literatura moderna. ¿Per què no forma part avui del nostre imaginari? Potser pel mateix motiu que feia que Tolstoi s'arrenqués els cabells: no conté ni un bri d'ideologia. El que hi batega és la festa dels sentits, el tacte de les coses, la trepidació de la vida i, dins d'ella, la reïna del sentiment, que circula i fa que sigui plena.
  
  Dues de les nouvelles que oferim se centren en una figura particular: la prostituta, dispensada de sotmetre's als codis perquè atempta contra tots. Al recambró del volum, una escena domèstica desferma una rialla fonda i franca com el tro. Mia Tarradas s'ha posat al servei d'aquest fill de Flaubert per fer-li trobar les paraules en català. Un repte formidable, i una declaració d'amor

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  Tres Homes Dins D'una Barca...

  Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome

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  "Tres Homes Dins D'una Barca (Sense comptar-hi el gos)" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous novel published in 1889. Three friends and a dog embark on a two-week boating holiday up the Thames, camping along the way from Kingston to Oxford and back. What begins as a respite from "overwork" becomes a comedy of mishaps and misadventures. The narrator shares witty observations about fishing, boating blunders, and the peculiarities of Victorian life, blending travel commentary with timeless humor that still feels fresh today. This Catalan-language digital edition is prepared with active navigation, clean typography, a custom cover and a reading file stripped of source-site notices, donation text and unnecessary external links.

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  Narracions estranyes: ¡Oyda! -...

  Antoni Careta y Vidal

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  "Narracions estranyes" by Antoni Careta y Vidal is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The tales fuse everyday Catalan settings with uncanny turns and moral reckonings, showing how small choices can spiral into eerie consequences. The opening story follows a young conscript from Sant Feliu whose temptations in Barcelona collide with a disturbing, life-altering warning from the uncanny. The opening of this collection follows a weaver engaged to Tereseta who, hoping to dodge the draft, even obeys a Barcelona charlatan's advice to steal a cemetery bone and pray a novena—an act that fails, landing him in the artillery in Barcelona. Lonely and impressionable, he falls under Sergeant Robles's bawdy influence, flirts with Susagna, a maid he meets near the Boqueria, and dines with her while her employers are away; when they return, she locks him in the pantry. There he falls into a nightmarish dream: he is arrested with Susagna, accused of murdering the old couple, tried by a military tribunal under a state of siege, consoled by a humane lieutenant and a chaplain, and finally executed by firing squad. He jolts awake at dawn in the pantry, takes the vision as a warning, breaks off with Susagna despite her pleas, sickens with remorse, and is tended by Robles and his Galician friend Pombo as he resolves to live decently. This Catalan-language digital edition is prepared with active navigation, clean typography, a custom cover and a reading file stripped of source-site notices, donation text and unnecessary external links.

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  La pena de mort

  Gabriel Alomar

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  "La pena de mort" by Gabriel Alomar is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This non-fiction book explores the concept of capital punishment within the framework of social justice and morality. Alomar engages deeply with the historical context and ideological implications of the death penalty, arguing against its justification and the societal implications it carries. In his exploration, Alomar presents a compelling critique of capital punishment as a form of state-sanctioned violence and vengeance. He argues that the death penalty is not only a violation of human rights but also a ritualistic act deeply intertwined with societal and religious traditions. Throughout the text, he discusses the psychological and moral ramifications of the death penalty, including its effects on families of the condemned and society as a whole. Alomar presents a vision where the abolition of capital punishment could pave the way for a more humane and morally just society, advocating for a re-evaluation of justice that emphasizes rehabilitation over retribution. His poignant reflections challenge readers to reconsider the ethics of state-sanctioned executions and the underlying motives behind them. This Catalan-language digital edition is prepared with active navigation, clean typography, a custom cover and a reading file stripped of source-site notices, donation text and unnecessary external links.

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  ODISSEA Alliberada

  Homer Homer

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  PER PRIMERA VEGADA, L'ACLAMADA VERSIÓ EN PROSA DE SAMUEL BUTLER DE L'ODISSEA D'HOMER ARRIBA EN CATALÀ. EDICIÓ PORTÀTIL, BELLA I ACCESSIBLE, AMB MÉS DE 300 IL·LUSTRACIONS DE CALPURNIO.
  Un clàssic etern, ara amb una nova vida en la nostra llengua. Perquè alliberar els clàssics vol dir acostar-nos-hi de maneres noves. «TANT SI VIVIM COM SI MORIM, QUE HO PUGUEM FER AMB ELS ULLS OBERTS.» Així encoratja Ulisses els seus homes abans d'enfrontar-se a les terribles sirenes.
  Obstinat a sobreviure, i guiat al mateix temps per una voluntat insaciable de saber, Ulisses afronta aquest trànsit amb coratge, astúcia i curiositat, que és com ha superat els perills de monstres i fetilleres i ha desafiat déus i tempestes. Quan per fi arriba a les anhelades costes d'Ítaca, encara l'esperen un combat terrible i la tasca ingrata de la venjança. L'amor de la seva esposa Penèlope i l'estima pel fill que no ha vist créixer el guiaran en aquest últim propòsit. Quan per fi arriba a les anhelades costes d'Ítaca, encara l'esperen un combat terrible i la tasca ingrata de la venjança. L'amor de la seva esposa Penèlope i l'estima pel fill que no ha vist créixer el guiaran en aquest últim propòsit.

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  Animes atuides

  Josep Roig i Raventos

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  "Ànimes atuïdes" by Josep Roig i Raventós is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Andreu, a laborer grappling with personal and familial struggles, as he navigates the challenges of work, family dynamics, and societal expectations against the backdrop of rural life. The opening of the novel sets a poignant scene in a winter landscape, portraying Andreu returning home after a long day of labor. As he reflects on his emotional turmoil, feelings of joy from a productive day are coupled with profound sadness stemming from conflicts with his mother-in-law and his yearning for better days. This tension is magnified by the presence of his beloved wife, Tecla, and their child. The narrative delves into Andreu's inner struggles, capturing the complex interplay of love, responsibility, and the weight of familial expectations as he faces an uncertain future. This mix of hope and despair creates a rich emotional depth, inviting readers to ponder the human condition amidst the harsh realities of life. This Catalan-language digital edition is prepared with active navigation, clean typography, a custom cover and a reading file stripped of source-site notices, donation text and unnecessary external links.

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