Description
Land of Before
Book Summary
"Land of Before" is a work that invites the reader on a journey into the heart of the rural memory of Vila-rodona, through the author's own memories and experiences. Continuing her exploration begun in "Serralada: el Mas d'en Bosc," Enriqueta Vives Farré unearths stories, customs, and landscapes of a past that shapes the identity of the territory. The primary value of the reading lies in the possibility of rediscovering a world of lineages, traditions, and events that have marked the life of a community, offering an intimate and authentic look at local history.
What is it about?
The work focuses on the district of Vila-rodona and is a natural continuation of the author's previous research. Through its pages, the reader travels the paths of the past, guided by memory and the desire to recover history. The book delves into the lineages and origins of families, revealing a diversity of customs and traditions that shaped daily life. It describes the places, the people, and a land that shows itself to be both happy and wounded and weary, offering an honest portrait of the vicissitudes of time. The author reveals new historical episodes and expands information on others already known, covering a broad period filled with enigmas, ancient legends, harvests, plagues, pandemics, and storms that marked the rhythm of rural life.
Main themes
- Historical memory and recovery of the rural past of Vila-rodona.
- Lineages, family origins, and genealogy of the surrounding farmhouses.
- Customs, traditions, and daily life in the traditional rural world.
- Historical events: harvests, plagues, pandemics, and storms that affected the community.
- Legends and enigmas of the local past.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in local history, oral memory, and the traditions of the Catalan rural world, especially in the Camp de Tarragona area. It is also ideal for those looking for non-fiction works that combine historical research with an intimate and evocative narrative, as well as for people connected to Vila-rodona or its surroundings who wish to know their roots and past more deeply.
What this book offers
- A detailed and authentic vision of rural life in Vila-rodona through the centuries.
- The recovery of names, families, and stories that make up the intangible heritage of the territory.
- An intimate and personal perspective that connects the reader with the experiences of past generations.
- Expanded information and new episodes on local history that complement the author's previous work.
Technical specifications
- Author: VIVES FARRE,ENRIQUETA
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: MEMOIRS, LOCAL HISTORY
- Collection: LA PLAÇA DELS ARBRES
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 475 g
Editorial assessment
"Land of Before" is a work of great value for students of local history and for any reader who appreciates the memory of towns. The author succeeds in weaving a narrative that goes beyond simple chronicle, offering a reading experience that connects with the roots and experiences of a community. Her narrative, intimate and detailed, turns historical research into an emotional and enriching journey, ideal for those seeking to understand the past from a human and authentic perspective.