Selected Poems of Jacint Verdaguer

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Jacint Verdaguer, a significant poet of the late nineteenth century, played a pivotal role in revitalizing Catalan literature after centuries of suppression. His epic, civil, and religious verses celebrate Catalonian tradition and history, framing them within the Romantic ideals of European nation-building. Verdaguer's work not only highlights the unique cultural identity of Catalonia but also marks a crucial moment in the resurgence of its literary heritage.