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Montserrat Roig i Fransitorra

    June 13, 1946 – November 10, 1991

    Montserrat Roig was a Catalan author whose work spanned novels, short stories, and essays. Her writing often delved into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the depths of lived experience. Roig was recognized for her insightful social commentary and her ability to craft compelling female characters navigating their identities and places in the world. Her prose is marked by a lyrical quality and profound psychological insight.

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    Tiempo de cerezas
    Als wir von den Kirschen sangen
    Els catalans als camps nazis
    The Song of Youth
    Goodbye, Ramona
    • 2024

      Als wir von den Kirschen sangen

      Die Barcelona-Trilogie

      Ein fesselnder Roman, der im pulsierenden Barcelona spielt und von Natàlia Miralpeix erzählt, die nach Jahren im Exil zurückkehrt. Angesichts der politischen Umbrüche und der Träume einer jungen Generation muss sie sich ihrer Vergangenheit stellen, um für eine freiere Zukunft bereit zu sein.

      Als wir von den Kirschen sangen
    • 2008
    • 2007

      Monserrat Roig's first novel, Goodbye, Ramona is a powerhouse story told through the point of view of three generations of women from the same family.

      Goodbye, Ramona
    • 1991
    • 1989

      The Song of Youth

      • 114 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.7(47)Add rating

      The eight stories in this collection highlight the voices silenced by the oppressive Franco regime, using language as a tool to combat political and social amnesia. Montserrat Roig's lyrical yet critical writing unveils the struggles and resilience of individuals, particularly women, during this tumultuous period in Barcelona's history. Through her feminist perspective, she shapes and enriches the human experience, making the stories both poignant and significant.

      The Song of Youth