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Letter from Salvador Espriu

Date
1983
Archive
Parets del Vallès Municipal Archive
Document type
Textual
Reference code
10101070300-19831025-1
Link to the archive
Description

Salvador Espriu’s handwritten letter, dated 1983, is an intimate and valuable document that shows the humanity and commitment of one of the great Catalan poets of the 20th century. In it, Espriu apologizes for not being able to attend the inauguration of the public library in the municipality of Parets del Vallès, but the gesture of responding personally reflects his appreciation for culture and educational institutions. This document connects with the European dimension of Catalan culture, where the written word and critical thinking have been tools of resistance and collective construction. Espriu, with his work and attitude, represents a cultured, committed and deeply European Catalonia, which understands culture as a fundamental pillar of democracy.