CAT-LIT EXPERIENCE

Though universal masterpieces such as Tirant Lo Blanc or Ramon Llull's philosophy were written in the 14th century, the history of Catalan literature can be traced back to the 16th Llegeix article century. Nowadays, Catalan language speakers number around 10 milion spread across Catalonia, Valencian Country, the Balearic Islands, Andorra, Northern Catalonia in France and the city of Alguer in Sardinia. For the last half century, Barcelona has become one of the publishing industry’s capitals: more than 10,000 books per year are published in Catalan alone. A significant part of the great masterpieces of Catalan literature have been translated into English and other languages. You’re welcome to come in and immerse yourself in a landscape of words. Let these great authors be your travelling companions.You may take walks and pictures...You may relax at the beach or party at the festivals...But you won’t have a complete experience until you have felt the soul of the Catalan people, a soul that lies in our literature.#CatLitExperience#whatyoushouldreadinBarcelona