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Llorenç Riber
1881–1958
A Majorcan poet, priest, and translator, he became one of the notable voices of the Mallorcan School and helped bring the classical tradition into modern Catalan and Spanish letters. His writing is remembered for its elegance, learning, and deep attachment to Mallorca.
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Els camins del paradís perdut
by Llorenç Riber
About the author
Born in Campanet, Mallorca, in 1881, he studied at the Escolania de Lluc and later at the seminary in Mallorca, where he began writing poetry at a young age. He was ordained as a priest in 1905 and went on to build a literary career as a poet, essayist, journalist, and translator.
He is closely linked to the Escola Mallorquina and to Noucentisme, and he was especially admired for his refined style and strong humanist interests. Alongside his original work, he translated Latin classics into both Catalan and Spanish, helping connect ancient literature with new generations of readers.
His reputation grew well beyond the island: he became a member of the Real Academia Española, and his work earned lasting recognition in Catalan literary circles. He died in Campanet in 1958, leaving behind a body of writing shaped by classical culture, religious learning, and a lasting love of Mallorca.