Introduction
Toni Sala is a renowned Catalan writer known for his excellence in literature. In his latest book, ‘Tradition and creation, and other notes on literature’, published by L’Altra Editorial, Sala offers us a collection of essays on literature from the last ten years.
The importance of literary tradition
In these current times, Sala reflects on the importance of preserving and valuing the literary tradition. According to him, tradition is a constant that works in any era. A book about tradition is always in confrontation with the present.
The disappearance of the humanities in education
Sala criticizes the disappearance of the humanities in education. According to him, pedagogues have been progressively eliminating the humanities from teaching, transferring the responsibility of transmitting this knowledge to students. In addition, at university, students get to evaluate teachers.
The resistance of Catalan literature
Despite the current challenges, Sala highlights the resistance of Catalan literature in the face of adversity. According to him, at certain times, Catalan has had to be ‘swallowed’ to resist. Catalan literature has managed to maintain a demand for universality in its work.
The concern for the disappearance of Carner’s work
Sala expresses his concern for the disappearance of the work of Carner and other Catalan authors. He points out that, in his case, he had to turn to an edition of El cor quiet for high school students in order to read Carner. Now, with the changes in education, these editions will also disappear.
conclusion
In conclusion, Toni Sala is a Catalan writer recognized for his excellence in literature. In his latest book, ‘Tradition and creation, and other notes on literature’, he reflects on the importance of literary tradition and criticizes the disappearance of the humanities in education. It also highlights the resistance of Catalan literature in the face of adversity and its demand for universality. Sala expresses his concern for the disappearance of the work of Carner and other Catalan authors and defends the importance of preserving and valuing the Catalan literary tradition.
