Memòries d'un segle d'or

Has the 20th century been a "golden century" for Catalan culture? Joan Triadú defends it in these memoirs. Despite the Francoist attempt at cultural genocide and other adversities that the country has suffered, during this period Catalans have become aware of the national dimension of their culture. From various fronts, such as political militancy, active pedagogy and literary criticism, Joan Triadú participated decisively. In these memoirs, Triadú evokes, with unusual frankness and emotion, an adverse family context, an intense love affair and a political and cultural activity that he never abandoned. We can discover an intellectual devoted to literature and a man of action, passionate and shy, committed and rigorous. His autobiographical story contributes to the construction of the history of contemporary Catalan culture.