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Manifesto of Catalan intellectuals on the occasion of the Events of May 1937

Date
1937
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-26-T-741
Link to the online document
Description

The manifesto of the Catalan intellectuals following the Events of May 1937 is a key document for understanding the internal rift within the republican side. This text, signed by prominent figures in Catalan culture, expresses concern about the violence between anti-fascist forces and calls for unity and the defense of democratic values. The manifesto reflects the active role of intellectuals in political life and their moral responsibility in the face of events. It is also a testimony to the complexity of the conflict and how the written word became a tool for reflection and resistance. This document connects with other European manifestos that, in times of war, defended culture as a space of peace and compromise.