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Carles Soldevila
1891–1967
A sharp, stylish voice in modern Catalan literature, he moved easily between novels, journalism, poetry, and theater. His work helped bring a more urban, modern spirit to Barcelona’s literary life in the early 20th century.
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L'Abrandament
by Carles Soldevila
About the author
Born in Barcelona in 1892, Carles Soldevila i Zubiburu became known as a Catalan novelist, playwright, poet, and journalist. Several reliable sources also describe him as an important cultural promoter, closely associated with the Noucentisme movement and with efforts to give Catalan literary culture a more modern, European outlook.
He studied law and later worked for the Mancomunitat de Catalunya before political changes forced a break in that career. After that, he focused more fully on writing and journalism. His books, plays, and articles made him a familiar name in Catalan letters, and he is still remembered for combining wit, elegance, and a strong feel for contemporary city life.
Soldevila died in Barcelona in 1967. He was also the brother of the historian Ferran Soldevila, and his career is often noted not just for the range of his writing, but for the role he played in shaping literary and cultural life in Catalonia.