Description
BIOGRAPHY SERIES III
Book Summary
This eleventh volume of the Complete Works of Artur Bladé i Desumvila brings together two essential books for understanding the multifaceted figure of Francesc Pujols i Morgadas. Through "Geografia espiritual de Catalunya" and "Francesc Pujols per ell mateix," the reader gains access to a profound portrait of the poet, thinker, and man of art who shaped 20th-century Catalan culture. The work encapsulates both his human trajectory and his complex philosophy, offering an integral vision of his intellectual legacy.
What is it about?
The volume is structured in two parts that complement each other to offer a complete biography of Francesc Pujols. First, "Geografia espiritual de Catalunya" situates the subject within his historical and cultural context, exploring the roots of his thought and his relationship with the Catalan intellectual environment. The second part, "Francesc Pujols per ell mateix," allows the reader to get to know the author through his own words, reflections, and works, revealing the intricacies of his philosophy, his poetry, and his vision of art. Bladé i Desumvila, with his documentary rigor, reconstructs the life of a key intellectual, from his birth in Barcelona in 1882 to his death in Martorell in 1962, offering an intimate and scholarly look at his legacy.
Main themes
- Biography and life trajectory of Francesc Pujols i Morgadas.
- Analysis of his philosophical work and thought.
- Historical and spiritual context of 20th-century Catalonia.
- Relationship between poetry, art, and philosophy in Pujols' work.
- Documentary and testimonial compilation regarding the author.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at scholars of Catalan literature and philosophy, researchers interested in 20th-century thought, and readers who wish to delve into the figure of Francesc Pujols. It will also be of great value to those seeking a reference work within the complete collection of Artur Bladé i Desumvila, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual history of Catalonia.
What this book offers
- An exhaustive and documented vision of the life and work of Francesc Pujols.
- Access to two key titles brought together in a single volume, facilitating comparative study.
- Historical and spiritual context that enriches the understanding of the author's thought.
- First-hand material for researchers and enthusiasts of Catalan philosophy.
Technical specifications
- Author: BLADE I DESUMVILA, ARTUR
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES
- Collection: OBRA COMPLETA ARTUR BLADE DESUMVILA
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: January 2012
- Number of pages: 568
- Weight: 1243 g
Editorial assessment
This eleventh volume of the Complete Works of Artur Bladé i Desumvila is presented as an essential tool for the study of Francesc Pujols. The gathering of two works in a single volume, together with the author's characteristic documentary rigor, make it a first-rate academic reference. Its comprehensive approach, which encompasses both the spiritual context and the direct voice of the subject, offers the reader a complete and enriching experience, ideal for those seeking deep and well-founded knowledge of 20th-century Catalan thought.