Description
THEATRE
Book summary
This volume collects a selection of the most representative theatrical works by Pere Mialet, a 20th-century Catalan writer, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth. The reader will find plays that reflect a society in transformation and a language in evolution, combining previously published texts with others that are entirely unpublished. A unique opportunity to discover the dramatic side of an author whose literary production stands out for its specific weight in the theatrical field.
What is it about?
Pere Mialet dedicated his life to writing, and within his literary production, theatre occupies a central place. This book, edited in three volumes for the centenary of his birth, gathers some of his most significant theatrical works. Through his texts, the author does not hide the ways of a changing society nor the evolution of the Catalan language. The work includes both previously published plays and others seeing the light for the first time, offering a complete vision of his dramatic legacy.
Main themes
- 20th-century Catalan theatre: representative works of a period of social and linguistic transformation.
- Evolution of the Catalan language: reflection of linguistic changes in dramatic writing.
- Social chronicle: portrait of a society in change through theatrical fiction.
- Literary legacy: recovery of unpublished texts and already published works by a fundamental author.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Catalan theatre, scholars of 20th-century literature, and those who wish to get to know the dramatic work of Pere Mialet. It is also suitable for students of Catalan philology, lovers of auteur theatre, and anyone interested in the evolution of the Catalan language and society through literary creation.
What this book contributes
- Access to a selection of the most representative theatrical works by Pere Mialet, including unpublished texts.
- Understanding of the social and linguistic context of 20th-century Catalonia through theatre.
- A complete vision of the dramatic legacy of a key author in Catalan literature.
- Study and reference material for specialists and theatre enthusiasts.
Technical specifications
- Author: MIALET RABADA, PERE
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: cat
- Subject: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: TALIA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2000
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 269 g
Editorial review
This commemorative edition for the Pere Mialet centenary offers a carefully curated selection of his theatrical work, combining well-known texts with unpublished material that expands the knowledge of his production. It is a work of interest both for specialists in Catalan literature and for general readers who want to approach the theatre of an author who knew how to capture the transformations of his time. The inclusion of pieces not published until now adds significant documentary and literary value.