Description
NARCÍS OLLER ALBUM
Book Summary
This volume marks a turning point in the Biblioteca Narcís Oller series by offering, not a work by the author, but a journey through his life and literary career. Through the voices of Oller himself, his contemporaries, and current experts, the reader will obtain a multifaceted and profound view of the creator of the modern Catalan novel. An essential tool for understanding the context and relevance of one of the most important writers of the 19th century in Catalonia.
What is it about?
The book moves away from editing a specific novel to become a biographical and critical study. It reviews the life and work of Narcís Oller, from his beginnings to his consolidation as a central figure of Catalan realism. It includes testimonies from the writer himself, opinions from personalities of his time, and analyses by contemporary researchers, offering a complete perspective that enriches the understanding of his literary legacy.
Main themes
- Biography of Narcís Oller: a journey through his personal and professional life.
- Literary context of 19th-century Catalan realism.
- Analysis of Oller's work from multiple critical perspectives.
- Testimonies from contemporaries that contextualize his figure.
- The evolution of the modern Catalan novel through its greatest exponent.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and scholars of Catalan literature, as well as readers interested in the figure of Narcís Oller. It will also be of great value to those who wish to delve into the historical and cultural context of realism in Catalonia. It is an ideal complementary work for those who already know his novels and want to broaden their understanding of the author.
What this book contributes
- A comprehensive and documented view of the life and work of Narcís Oller.
- Access to direct testimonies from the author and his contemporaries.
- Updated analyses by specialists that illuminate the relevance of his literature.
- A key resource for contextualizing the production of the Biblioteca Narcís Oller.
Technical specifications
- Author: ROIG CESAR, ROGER
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: cat
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: LITERARY, LITERARY STUDIES: FICTION, NOVELISTS AND PROSE WRITERS
- Collection: BIB.NARCIS OLLER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2010
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 455 g
Editorial review
This album is presented as a fundamental piece for any reader or researcher who wishes to go beyond reading Narcís Oller's novels. The combination of primary sources and contemporary analysis offers a rigorous and accessible reference work. Its biographical and critical approach makes it an ideal complement to the collection and a privileged gateway into the author's universe.