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Barcelona. 18 cm. 125 p. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Rotativa'. Porcel, Baltasar 1937-2009. Solnegro. Traducción de Nuria Clara. Clará, Nuria .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario.
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First published January 1, 1961
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Baltasar Porcel
100 books8 followersBaltasar Porcel (1937-2009) was a prominent Spanish writer, journalist, and cultural figure, best known for his contributions to Catalan literature. Born in Andratx, on the island of Mallorca, Porcel developed a deep connection with the Mediterranean culture that would heavily influence his work.
He began his literary career in the 1960s, quickly gaining recognition for his novels, essays, and journalistic pieces. His writing is characterized by its rich, evocative language and its exploration of themes such as identity, power, and the complexities of human nature. Among his most celebrated works are "Cavalls cap a la fosca" (Horses into the Dark), "Les primaveres i les tardors" (The Springs and the Autumns), and "El cor del senglar" (The Heart of the Wild Boar).
Porcel's novels often depict the tensions and contradictions of Mallorcan society, blending myth, history, and personal experience. His ability to create complex, layered narratives earned him numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Ramon Llull Prize and the National Prize for Catalan Literature.
In addition to his literary achievements, Porcel was a prominent journalist, writing for major Spanish newspapers like La Vanguardia and El País. His insightful and often provocative commentary on cultural and political issues made him a respected voice in Spanish media.
Baltasar Porcel's legacy is that of a master storyteller who captured the spirit of the Mediterranean and the nuances of human existence, leaving an indelible mark on Catalan literature and culture. His works continue to be studied and celebrated for their artistic merit and their deep connection to the Mallorcan landscape and identity.
He began his literary career in the 1960s, quickly gaining recognition for his novels, essays, and journalistic pieces. His writing is characterized by its rich, evocative language and its exploration of themes such as identity, power, and the complexities of human nature. Among his most celebrated works are "Cavalls cap a la fosca" (Horses into the Dark), "Les primaveres i les tardors" (The Springs and the Autumns), and "El cor del senglar" (The Heart of the Wild Boar).
Porcel's novels often depict the tensions and contradictions of Mallorcan society, blending myth, history, and personal experience. His ability to create complex, layered narratives earned him numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Ramon Llull Prize and the National Prize for Catalan Literature.
In addition to his literary achievements, Porcel was a prominent journalist, writing for major Spanish newspapers like La Vanguardia and El País. His insightful and often provocative commentary on cultural and political issues made him a respected voice in Spanish media.
Baltasar Porcel's legacy is that of a master storyteller who captured the spirit of the Mediterranean and the nuances of human existence, leaving an indelible mark on Catalan literature and culture. His works continue to be studied and celebrated for their artistic merit and their deep connection to the Mallorcan landscape and identity.
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November 3, 2020
Aquesta novel·la representa exactament el tipus de literatura que més odio i que més m'avorreix. Una trama inexistent al servei d'un estil ostentós. Un narrador que es perd en divagacions i descripcions que no arriben enlloc i uns personatges unidimensionals amb pretensions de representar l'ànima d'un tipus de societat que sembla completament inventada per l'autor. Entenc perfectament per què l'obra de Porcel, després de la seva mort, ha caigut en l'oblit. Llibre dolent.
September 2, 2025
Tenia bastantes prevencions perquè en Porcel se caracteritza per tenir un estil indirecte, tortuós, i com a primera novel·la d’ell m’esperava lo pitjor (que se notàs indecisió argumental o hi hagués massa divagacions).
Però tot lo contrari, un argument clar, interessant, que no s’abandona en cap moment, i que exposa les bases del que serà el mite d’Andratx i la narració en forma de record més o menys confús (fet que no només veim en Porcel a les obres del mite d’Andratx).
És vere que no és una obra completíssima ni aclaparadora, però m’ha sorprès positivament.
Però tot lo contrari, un argument clar, interessant, que no s’abandona en cap moment, i que exposa les bases del que serà el mite d’Andratx i la narració en forma de record més o menys confús (fet que no només veim en Porcel a les obres del mite d’Andratx).
És vere que no és una obra completíssima ni aclaparadora, però m’ha sorprès positivament.
August 18, 2021
A Baltasar Porcel le debo el narrar y enseñarme la tierra que considero casa. Después de disfrutar "Cavalls cap a la fosca", y del entusiasmo que me generaron los cuentos de "Crònica d'atabalades navegacions", tenía muchas ganas de volver al universo narrativo de Porcel. Sin embargo, siento que un protagonista que ocupa demasiado espacio en una historia demasiado corta y clara (en cuanto a sentido, no a páginas o tiempo) me ha llevado a terminar el libro más por compromiso que por interés.
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