Description
CASTELLES ENCYCLOPEDIA 7
Book summary
This seventh volume of the Enciclopèdia Castellera presents for the first time an exhaustive biographical dictionary that brings together the life and work of more than 400 key figures in the world of the castells. The work includes not only castellers, but also enthusiasts, patrons, and cultural activists who have contributed to the evolution of this tradition for over two centuries. It is an essential reference tool for getting to know the people who have given a name and surname to the history of the castells, offering a unique perspective on the human factor behind this collective phenomenon.
What is it about?
This volume of the Enciclopèdia Castellera focuses on the biographies of the people who have been the protagonists of the history of the castells. Through more than 400 entries, the reader will discover the trajectories of prominent castellers, but also of those who, from outside the colles, have promoted, financed, or disseminated this cultural manifestation. The work covers from the first accounts of the 19th century to the present day, offering a choral portrait of the individuals who have built the casteller legacy. Each entry includes biographical data, relevant milestones, and specific contributions, shaping a human mosaic that complements and enriches the historical vision of the previous volumes.
Main topics
- Biographies of historical and contemporary castellers
- Key figures in the promotion and patronage of casteller culture
- Cultural activists linked to the world of castells
- Evolution of the casteller phenomenon through its protagonists
- Social and cultural history of Catalonia from the casteller perspective
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for researchers, historians, and scholars of Catalan popular culture, as well as for castellers and fans of the world of the castells who wish to know in depth the figures who have forged this tradition. It is also very useful for libraries, documentation centers, and anyone interested in the social history of Catalonia and its most emblematic cultural manifestations.
What this book provides
- A unique biographical dictionary that collects for the first time in a systematic way the key figures of the casteller world.
- More than 400 detailed entries that allow tracing the human evolution of the casteller phenomenon over two centuries.
- A rigorous reference tool to contextualize and complete the historical information of the previous volumes of the encyclopedia.
- A comprehensive view of the human factor behind the castells, beyond chronologies and statistical data.
- An indispensable reference work for any study or research on casteller culture.
Technical data
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Encyclopedias and reference works, General encyclopedias, Popular culture
- Collection: Enciclopèdia Castellera
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: December 2021
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 2085 g
Editorial review
This seventh volume of the Enciclopèdia Castellera represents a significant contribution to the knowledge of the casteller world by focusing on its protagonists. The work offers a novel approach by collecting for the first time a biographical dictionary of this magnitude, which makes it an indispensable complement to the previous volumes. Its documentary rigor and the breadth of the entries position it as a reference tool of great value for specialists and fans, although its specialized nature limits its interest for a general public not familiar with the subject. Overall, it is a solid and necessary reference work within the field of Catalan popular culture.