{"product_id":"9788490348888","title":"MERCE VENTOSA I ROCA A FOLKLORIST TO BE DISCOVERED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMerce Ventosa i Roca. A folklorist to be discovered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work rescues the figure of Mercè Ventosa i Roca, one of the most relevant yet unknown folklorists in Catalonia. Through 28 original texts, her correspondence with the master Rossend Serra i Pagès, and her contributions to the press of the time, the book offers an intimate look at the task of collecting and preserving Catalan folklore. A necessary tribute to a woman who, with pen and paper, traveled the territory to save songs, tales, proverbs, and prayers, showcasing her passion for popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the figure of Mercè Ventosa, one of the students of Rossend Serra i Pagès, the great promoter of folkloric studies in Catalonia. The work documents her task as a folklorist, an often overlooked job that consisted of collecting samples of popular culture (songs, tales, prayers, proverbs, and riddles) from different parts of the Catalan territory. In addition to presenting her 28 original texts, the volume includes the correspondence she maintained with her teacher and her contributions to the Catalan press of the time. This material allows us to discover not only the importance of her contribution to folklore but also her dedication and love for preserving the intangible heritage of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery and visibility of the figure of the woman folklorist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of Catalan folklore (songs, tales, proverbs, prayers, and riddles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCorrespondence and intellectual relationship with the master Rossend Serra i Pagès\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEthnographic and field research in the Catalan territory during the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntangible cultural heritage and historical memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for scholars and lovers of Catalan popular culture, especially those interested in the history of folklore and the recovery of key female figures. It is also for readers who wish to learn about the work of ethnographic research in the territory and the role of women in the preservation of intangible heritage. It may be of great interest to students of anthropology, history, philology, and social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovers the figure of a pioneering folklorist and her contribution to Catalan culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers access to original texts and unpublished correspondence of great documentary value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMakes visible the fundamental role of women in the research and preservation of folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a direct view of the task of collecting popular culture in the territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContributes to historical memory and the recognition of an often forgotten heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Orpinell Aubia, Meritxell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Biography: general, Biography: literary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Perfils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 210 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work constitutes a valuable contribution to the recovery of the memory of women folklorists in Catalonia. Through a documentary and accessible approach, Meritxell Orpinell Aubia's research highlights a previously little-known figure, offering the reader original materials and a historical context that enriches the understanding of Catalan folklore. It is a recommended reading for anyone who wishes to delve into the cultural history of the country and the role of women in ethnographic research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405129769307,"sku":"9788490348888","price":12.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034888.jpg?v=1781823923","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490348888","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}