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Title:
Un tros de paper
Two Volumes
Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Un tros de paper" by Carles Riba and Conrad Roure is a collection of essays and articles originally published in a weekly Catalan newspaper in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a historical document reflecting the cultural and social life of Barcelona during its time, with a mixture of humor and commentary on contemporary issues. The compilation not only provides insights into the state of the Catalan language but also engages with the festivities and daily occurrences in the city, giving voice to a variety of characters and perspectives. The opening of the text introduces the origins and significance of "Un tros de paper," detailing the authors and contributors involved in its creation. The preface describes the social environment in Barcelona during this period, highlighting how the city's nightlife was confined within the walls and promoting gatherings in private homes for entertainment. In this context, it captures the cultural atmosphere and the responses of the populace to humor and literature, underscoring the publication's success and the diverse writing styles of its contributors, as well as the evolving nature of the Catalan language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author of introduction, etc.: Roure, Conrad, 1841-1928
Editor: Riba, Carles, 1893-1959
EBook No.: 22296
Published: Aug 10, 2007
Downloads: 62
Language: Catalan
Subject: Catalan language -- Texts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Un tros de paper
Two Volumes
Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Un tros de paper" by Carles Riba and Conrad Roure is a collection of essays and articles originally published in a weekly Catalan newspaper in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a historical document reflecting the cultural and social life of Barcelona during its time, with a mixture of humor and commentary on contemporary issues. The compilation not only provides insights into the state of the Catalan language but also engages with the festivities and daily occurrences in the city, giving voice to a variety of characters and perspectives. The opening of the text introduces the origins and significance of "Un tros de paper," detailing the authors and contributors involved in its creation. The preface describes the social environment in Barcelona during this period, highlighting how the city's nightlife was confined within the walls and promoting gatherings in private homes for entertainment. In this context, it captures the cultural atmosphere and the responses of the populace to humor and literature, underscoring the publication's success and the diverse writing styles of its contributors, as well as the evolving nature of the Catalan language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author of introduction, etc.: Roure, Conrad, 1841-1928
Editor: Riba, Carles, 1893-1959
EBook No.: 22296
Published: Aug 10, 2007
Downloads: 62
Language: Catalan
Subject: Catalan language -- Texts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.