A Literary Cycle With Unique Proposals
The Book Club emerges as a dynamic space of connection between readers and writers, an initiative promoted by the Provincial Council of Barcelona in collaboration with several publishing houses. Osona’s libraries are in charge of organizing these meetings, which provide a platform for literary exploration.
The Next Meeting: A Dialogue With Maria Carme Roca
Next September 26, the Library La Cooperativa de Centelles will host a new session of the cycle. This time, attendees will be able to enjoy a talk about ‘Les illes interiores’, the work of the author Maria Carme Roca, who will be present to share her vision about the novel. The event will start at 19:00, promising an enriching evening.
A Fascinating Protagonist: Clotilde Cerdà
Roca’s work focuses on Clotilde Cerdà, a Catalan harpist who shone in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born as the daughter of the architect Ildefons Cerdà, Clotilde, known as Clotildina, was a child prodigy who traveled the world with her mother, a key figure in her education and career.
A Life of Contradictions and Passions
Over time, Clotilde became an outstanding educator, defending values such as individual freedoms and feminism. Her personality, marked by contradiction, is revealed in Roca’s narrative, which presents a complex and authentic portrait of a woman passionate about music and knowledge.
Maria Carme Roca: A Life Dedicated to Literature
Maria Carme Roca, born in Barcelona in 1955, has dedicated her life to writing and teaching. With an academic background in Philosophy and Letters, as well as in Catalan Philology, he has published more than seventy works covering various genres, including children’s literature, essays and historical novels.
Recognitions and Awards
His career has been recognized with multiple literary awards, notably the Nèstor Luján for historical novel and the Prudenci Bertrana Award. His ability to captivate readers with deep and well-documented narratives has consolidated him as one of the most relevant voices in Catalan literature today.
A Promising Future for Literature
With events like the Book Club, literature continues to be a vehicle for culture and knowledge, offering a space for reflection and dialogue. The meeting with Maria Carme Roca is just one of the many initiatives that foster an appreciation for reading and writing, ensuring that voices like Clotilde Cerdà’s do not fall into oblivion.
