Cap al tard : Poesies

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Cap al tard : Poesies

by Joan Alcover

CA·~1 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Aquest text ha estat digitalitzat i processat per l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans, com a part del projecte Corpus Textual Informatitzat de la Llengua Catalana.

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Description

The opening invites listeners into a vivid, lyrical landscape where the mountains of Catalonia pulse with song and memory. A chorus of voices weaves together folk verses, rhythmic chants, and vivid imagery of shepherds, mills, and blooming valleys, creating a living tableau of rural life. The poet’s language is both earthy and ornamental, turning everyday tasks into miniature celebrations of tradition.

A central thread is the mysterious balenguera, a spider that becomes a metaphor for fate, weaving the destinies of villagers as the seasons turn. Through recurring refrains, the pieces capture the cycle of harvest, weddings, and nightly prayers, while the scent of pine, rosemary, and fresh earth lingers in every line. Listeners are drawn into a gentle, contemplative rhythm that honors heritage without demanding a linear plot, offering a resonant tapestry of sound and sentiment.

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Language

ca

Duration

~1 hours (62K characters)

Release date

2025-09-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joan Alcover

Joan Alcover

1854–1926

A major Mallorcan poet, essayist, and public figure, he is remembered for verse that turns private grief into clear, musical language. His poem "La Balanguera" became especially enduring, later serving as the anthem of Mallorca.

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