Les gràcies de l'Empordà by Pere Coromines

"Les gràcies de l'Empordà" by Pere Coromines is a lyrical and evocative collection of reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. The book celebrates the rich cultural heritage, landscapes, and people of the Empordà region in Catalonia, illustrating how deeply intertwined his identity is with his homeland. Through various "gràcies" or virtues, Coromines articulates the beauty of the land and its inhabitants, emphasizing romanticism and nostalgia for the simplicity of rural life. The book unfolds through a series of thirty-two vignettes, each portraying a different aspect of the Empordà: from the character and spirit of its people to the landscapes, traditions, and culinary delights that define the region. Coromines uses a personal narrative style, weaving his own experiences with historical and cultural observations, creating a tapestry that connects past and present. Themes of nature, familial bonds, and the essence of being rooted in one's homeland are prevalent, ultimately inviting readers to appreciate the profound connection between identity and place in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Coromines, Pere, 1870-1939
Title Les gràcies de l'Empordà
Credits Editor digital: Joan Queralt Gil
Reading Level Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Catalan
LoC Class PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Catalan literature
Category Text
eBook-No. 75521
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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