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  Gent d'ara: Comedia en dos actes

  Eduard Coca i Vallmajor

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  "Gent d'ara" by Eduard Coca i Vallmajor is a stage comedy written in the early 20th century. It satirizes the clash between tradition and modernity in a Barcelona household where a stern shopkeeper father, Rimbau, demands his son Joanet join the family business while the son yearns to become an architect; Rosa, the level‑headed mother, is torn, as a pompous moralist (Don Ignasi), a sharp, ironic neighbor (Joseph), and Joseph's literary wife Mercedes stir the pot. Expect brisk domestic skirmishes, witty needling, and a humorous portrait of "people of today" pushing against old certainties. The opening of this play sets the conflict in motion: in their old Barcelona flat, Rimbau scolds Rosa and condemns Joanet's studies, enlisting Don Ignasi to preach parental authority, while neighbors Mercedes (a self‑styled intellectual novelist) and her sardonic husband Joseph drift in, trading barbs. Joseph quietly learns from the maid that father and son have already clashed, then counsels the arriving Joanet and his friend Lluis to stay respectful yet firm. A family gathering erupts when Rimbau publicly berates his son and even threatens violence, leaving Rosa in tears as Act I falls. At the start of Act II in the Vallcarca summer house, Don Ignasi pushes Rosa to side with the father, but she defends Joanet's vocation; tensions simmer over lunch, Joseph and Mercedes bicker about her writing, Joanet bursts out over insults to his mother, and Rosa pleads for calm. Mercedes attempts a dramatic reading of her novel, but as Don Ignasi sneaks off to corner Joanet and others slip away, the reading collapses and the family's generational standoff remains unresolved. 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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  El dormitori

  Attilio Bertolucci, Joan-Elies...

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  «Novel·la familiar (a la manera antiga)». Així és com Attilio Bertolucci es refereix a El dormitori, un dels llibres importants de la literatura italiana del segle XX. Un meravellós poema narratiu publicat inicialment en dos volums separats, els anys 1984 i 1988, que ara presentem en la primera traducció europea completa.
  És una autobiografia «dibuixada en somni», un poema riu que flueix per l'arbre genealògic dels Bertolucci i els fets principals de la història italiana: Casarola i els Apenins, la casa dels avantpassats entre castanyers, el pare terratinent i la mare inquieta, la infantesa i la joventut entre Parma i el camp, l'amor per Ninetta, els fills Bernardo i Giuseppe —futurs cineastes—, la vaga camperola de 1908, la violència feixista i la dolorosa batuda nazi de 1944.
  Enmig d'una sofisticada i minuciosa construcció de la memòria familiar, hi destaca el dormitori, que «té com a finalitat principal / el pecat dels cònjuges, però aviat / es fa còmplice d'un amor que mai / no podrà / trobar assossec damunt la terra».

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  Les ales d'Ernestina: Drama en...

  Prudenci Bertrana

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  "Les ales d'Ernestina: Drama en tres actes" by Prudenci Bertrana is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character Ernestina, who grapples with the weight of familial expectations and the desire for personal freedom amidst a backdrop of domestic challenges and social dynamics. The drama unfolds in a modest home, highlighting the struggles of the family and the various relationships that shape their lives. The opening of the play introduces a modest dining room where multiple characters interact, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. We see Rosa, Ernestina's mother, bustling about in a state of agitation as she navigates the daily chaos. Ernestina is recovering from an illness but feels burdened by the family's financial struggles and societal pressures, particularly regarding her potential marriage to Pepe, a suitor. The dialogues reveal complex relationships, especially between Ernestina and her brother-in-law Víctor, as they grapple with their own burdens while attempting to support one another in their shared domesticity. Through witty exchanges and poignant revelations, the characters' tensions and desires begin to surface, hinting at the deeper themes of longing, sacrifice, and the quest for autonomy amidst familial constraints. 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 neboda: Comedia en tres actes...

  Teodoro Baro

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  La neboda by Teodoro Baró is a stage comedy in three acts written in the late 19th century. Set in a Catalan village house owned by a distinguished doctor, it satirizes class pretension and the tug-of-war between romantic feeling and social ambition. The story follows the proud widow Doña Maria as she tries to block her son Mariano's love for the humble Ramoneta, even as she herself warms to the village doctor, with a chorus of quick-tongued servants fueling intrigue and humor. The opening of the play establishes the bustling country household: Miquel and Antonia haggle over provisions, while the cook Tuyas duels wittily with local tastes, and Nando boasts and flirts. Tayabas, a talkative go‑between, lets slip Maria's modest past and her determination to stop Mariano from marrying a shopkeeper's daughter, prompting comic plans like staging a "successful" hunt with released tame rabbits. Maria and Mariano clash over his intentions, and the local physician Don Tomás—once the student "Tomaset," now a retired general—arrives, rekindling a warm familiarity with Maria. At the start of the second act the salon is spruced up, a fruit basket arrives from Ramoneta, Tayabas monitors letters from Barcelona, and Mariano returns to scold him for meddling; Don Tomás privately admits he's in love, and he and Maria cautiously contemplate marriage while worrying how to break the news to family. 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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  El Marxant de Venecia

  William Shakespeare

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  "El Marxant de Venecia" by William Shakespeare is a play written between 1596 and 1598. When Antonio, a Venetian merchant, defaults on a loan provided by the Jewish moneylender Shylock, he faces fatal consequences: a pound of his own flesh. Though classified as a comedy, the play is best remembered for its dramatic tension and Shylock's famous demand. It features celebrated speeches on humanity and mercy, while sparking enduring debate about prejudice and justice. 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 morta: Quadro dramatich

  Pompeu Crehuet i Pardas

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  "La morta: Quadro dramátich" by Pompeu Crehuet i Pardas is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. Set in a small town near Barcelona, the play explores themes of loss, regret, and complex human relationships following the death of a woman named Mariagna. It delves into the lives of various characters as they grapple with their emotions and interactions, particularly focusing on familial ties and the repercussions of infidelity. The narrative unfolds in a household where the characters Eloy, Jaume, Quirse, Antonia, Rosa, and Teresa are dealing with the aftermath of Mariagna's death. As the characters interact, their pasts and unresolved tensions come to light. Jaume, the husband of the deceased, struggles with guilt and remorse, particularly about the affection he had for another woman, Rosa. The play reflects the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters as they confront their circumstances, leading to poignant revelations and an exploration of the burdens of guilt, love, and the quest for redemption. Throughout the unfolding drama, Eloy, who is portrayed as a mentally challenged boy, adds a layer of innocence and tragedy as he longs for his deceased mother. The play culminates in a moment of acknowledgment and reconciliation between father and son, emphasizing the enduring bonds of family amid tragedy. 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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