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Gabriel Alomar
1873–1941
A major Catalan voice of the early 20th century, this poet and essayist moved easily between literature, politics, and public life. His work is tied to Modernisme and to the lively intellectual debates of Barcelona and the wider Catalan-speaking world.
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La pena de mort
by Gabriel Alomar
About the author
Born in Palma de Mallorca in 1873, Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga became known as a poet, essayist, educator, and later diplomat. He studied in Barcelona and was closely connected with Modernisme, the broad Catalan cultural movement that helped shape his literary and political outlook.
Alomar was not only a man of letters but also a public intellectual. He taught language and literature, wrote influential essays, and took part in left-wing and Catalanist political life, especially in Barcelona. His writing is remembered for combining literary ambition with sharp social and political thought.
In the years of the Second Spanish Republic, he served in diplomatic roles, including appointments in Italy and Egypt. He died in exile in Cairo in 1941, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both artistic energy and a deep engagement with the political struggles of his time.