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  Bestiari medieval

  Llúcia Martín, Raquel Parera

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  Els bestiaris medievals descriuen les característiques de comportament de cada animal —sovint fantasioses i sorprenents— i, en donen una interpretació moral. Per al lector d'avui són una font inesgotable d'entreteniment i curiositat: del tigre en diuen que li agrada tant d'emmirallar-se que els caçadors fan servir miralls per distreure'l i robar-li les cries, i del castor que s'arrenca els testicles amb les dents i els llença a terra per evitar ser mort pels caçadors, que només en volen aquesta part. Però a més a més, són una magífica entrada al món medieval.
  La llista d'animals, 45 en aquest bestiari, inclou també éssers fantàstics com l'unicorn ("una de les bèsties més cruels que hi ha") o l'au fènix.
  Al final del volum el lector trobarà un plec amb setze bellíssimes miniatures medievals que il·lustren diversos animals.
  Els predicadors, per donar exemples didàctics i alhora atractius als cristians, empraven els bestiaris en els seus sermons, que tothom escoltava cada dia. D'aquesta manera, els trets de cada animal van passar a formar part de l'imaginari popular, i els escriptors, en les seves obres, es van servir d'aquests referents compartits. Autors de la talla d'Ausiàs March, Jaume Roig, Joan Roís de Corella o sant Vicent Ferrer es van nodrir dels bestiaris, com s'exemplifica en la introducció.

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  Com vaig arribar a ser rei

  Jaume I, Raül Garrigasait

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  Locutat per Bernat Quintana, Jordi Boixaderas i Alba Romanyà.El Llibre dels fets és una crònica història única, excepcional. Són les memòries del rei Jaume I el Conqueridor narrades per ell mateix, amb la fluïdesa de l'oralitat i un estil fresc i vívid que interpel·la oients i lectors. Al costat de l'obra de Llull, aquest és un dels grans cims de la literatura catalana medieval. Un dels episodis més coneguts d'aquesta crònica és el de l'engendrament i el naixement de Jaume I, esdevinguts en unes circumstàncies molt especials que marcaran el destí gloriós del futur rei de la Corona de Catalunya i Aragó. Com vaig arribar a ser rei recull aquests episodis i els primers anys de vida, en què el monarca pren consciència del seu lloc en el món, i es perfila la figura que esdevindrà llegendària. Alguns d'aquests episodis, de ressons llegendaris, també els recullen també el recullen les cròniques de Bernat Desclot i Ramon Muntaner, que hem inclòs al final.

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  L'estudiant de la Garrotxa:...

  Josep Berga i Boix

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  "L'estudiant de la Garrotxa" by Josep Berga i Boix is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set between Girona and the stark valleys and cliffs of La Garrotxa, it follows a poor seminarian who discovers a talent for decorative painting, rises to local renown, and is pulled between priesthood, art, and his growing love for Margarida, the rector's niece. The story blends lively portraits of student poverty and small-town life with an intimate emotional conflict over vocation and desire. The opening of the work presents a first-person narrator among a band of penniless seminarians in Girona, hustling for food and lodging while he earns coins modeling pessebre figures and learning gilding. His craft brings him to paint chapels, first in Girona and then in a Garrotxa village, where the kindly rector Mossèn Anton hosts him and his niece Margarida quietly captivates him. As they decorate the church together, shared glances, garden walks, and whispered exchanges turn affection into a consuming inward struggle that clashes with his supposed calling. The narrator's fame grows, yet seeing older masterful canvases humbles him and pushes him to study drawing seriously. Sent to an isolated hermitage, he endures comic overfeeding at a farmer's house, returns by pretext to the rectory, and faces village gossip and the suspicious eye of the fiery vicar Mossèn Just. Forced back to Girona, he parts from Margarida in a painful dawn farewell, throws himself into drawing and small commissions, and then a chance encounter with the vicar shakes his resolve to return—leaving the early narrative poised at a tense crossroads. 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 meu amic Pellini i altres contes

  Prudenci Bertrana

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  "El meu amic Pellini i altres contes" by Prudenci Bertrana is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century." The book introduces various characters and themes, with a notable focus on life experiences and emotional narratives. The opening story centers around Pellini, a distinctive and imposing Italian man living in France, whose oddities and noble heart set the stage for humorous and poignant tales about friendship, nature, and individuality. "At the start of "El meu amic Pellini," we meet Pellini, a giant of a man known for his imposing frame and peculiar character." He works as a button factory foreman and is popular among the townsfolk, who ironically use his presence as a public clock due to his impressive stature and regular habits. The story recounts one memorable encounter between the narrator and Pellini, sparked by a failed hunt for a hare, showcasing Pellini's comical desperation and affectionate nature toward his dog. As their friendship blossoms through shared hunting adventures, the narrator reflects on Pellini's quirks, his past, and his emotional depth, setting the tone for a blend of humor and pathos that characterizes the collection. 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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  Escenas de la vida pagesa

  Joaquim Riera i Bertran

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  "Escenas de la vida pagesa" by Joaquim Riera i Bertran is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book depicts the lives of rural Catalan villagers, focusing on their customs, celebrations, and the intricate relationships that bind the community. The main character in the opening portion is Uncle Toni, a jovial village mayor, who prepares for the festivities of Roser, surrounded by townsfolk from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a lively celebration in the village, where Uncle Toni enthusiastically addresses the attendees to emphasize the importance of dance and merriment during the Roser festival. As the villagers engage in discussions about musical bands and revelry, the atmosphere is filled with excitement. The narrative quickly shifts to a series of social dynamics, highlighting interactions between various characters, including the young women vying for attention and the comical pursuits of the local authorities. Amidst the preparations, humor and tension build with the arrival of an unexpected complication involving a distressed girl fleeing from an undesirable suitor, setting the stage for unfolding drama amidst the festive backdrop. 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 orfaneta de Menargues; o...

  Antoni de Bofarull

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  "La orfaneta de Menargues; o, Catalunya agonisant" by Antoni de Bofarull is a historical novel published in Barcelona in 1862. It is the first historical novel written in Catalan after the fifteenth-century "Tirant lo Blanc." Set during the 1413-1416 succession war for the Crown of Aragon, the work weaves together historical events with a romantic plot. The novel champions Catalan national identity while featuring real figures like King Ferdinand and Barcelona councilor Joan Fiveller alongside fictional characters navigating love and intrigue. 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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