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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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  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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  La peste groga: Pessa...

  Pere d'Alcantara Penya

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  "La peste gròga : Pessa còmica-burlesca, composta d''afagitons bosquetjats del…" by Pere d''Alcàntara Penya i Nicolau is a comic-burlesque stage play written in the late 19th century. Set in Palma during the panic of the yellow fever scare of the early 1870s, it lampoons rumor, fear, and official overreaction. The likely topic is a satirical take on public hysteria, misinformation, and everyday opportunism during a supposed epidemic. The one-act action unfolds on a city street as a cobbler (Mestre Cinto) and a coffee vendor (Ignaci) trade rumors about "the yellow plague," while a shopkeeper (l'Amo 'n Pau), two doctors (Don Nadal and Don Tófol), and a city councilor (Pere-Antoni) move in and out. When a sack is delivered to the shopkeeper's closed store, the gossips decide it hides an infected woman smuggled past the city gates. Authorities arrive, tensions rise, and suspicion peaks—until the supposed "pest" is revealed to be a gigantic yellow squash (carabassa) proudly produced for inspection. The farce ends with the busybodies chastened, and the play punctures the folly of credulity and the chaos that fear—rather than disease—can spread. 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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  Nausica: Tragedia en tres actes...

  Joan Maragall

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  "Nausica: Tragedia en tres actes treta de l'Odissea d'Homer" by Joan Maragall is a tragedy written between 1908 and 1911. This posthumous work reimagines the encounter between adolescent Princess Nausica and the mature hero Ulysses as he journeys home to Ithaca. Inspired by Goethe's version, Maragall explores the impossible attraction between the youthful princess and the seasoned wanderer, each bound by their inescapable destinies. The tragedy concludes with a tearful farewell rather than despair, as both characters accept their separate fates. 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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  Cap al tard: Poesies

  Joan Alcover

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  "Cap al tard : Poesies by Joan Alcover" is a collection of lyric and elegiac poems written in the early 20th century. The book explores Mallorcan landscapes and folk life, personal grief and faith, and a renewed sense of Catalan cultural identity. The poems first celebrate the Serra de Tramuntana and the sea, giving voice to hermits, pines, sirens, and a captive vulture to reflect on freedom, destiny, and the island's soul. Pastoral scenes of villages and coves shift into moral and spiritual meditations, as a traveler finds refuge in an hermitage and the quiet is broken by an execution. The Elegies dwell on bells, childhood gardens, longing, and desolation, culminating in a dialogue with the Muse that turns private mourning—especially for lost children—into art and prayer. The book embraces the native tongue and history, honoring medieval valor in a poem of the cross, greeting Catalonia across the sea, and kindling a collective awakening in the vision of "the spark." Addresses to fellow artists and island scenes add portraits of contemporary culture and place. The final section gathers youthful pieces of love and devotion and concludes with a visionary homage to Ramon Llull, binding nature, memory, sorrow, and hope into a single, resonant voice. 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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