The renowned writer and piano teacher, born on May 11, 1936, on Rambla Nova in Tarragona, celebrates her ninetieth birthday today. Throughout her life, she has cultivated almost all literary genres and has been awarded numerous prizes that endorse her excellence. This afternoon, the Tarragona City Council, the Institució de les Lletres Catalanes, and the Department of Culture of the Generalitat will pay tribute to her at the Teatre Tarragona at 7 PM, with the presence of the Minister of Culture.
“"Writers from Tarragona have not gone beyond the Francolí."
The author has expressed on several occasions her vision of literature from southern Catalonia, pointing out a lack of editorial promotion compared to literary production from the north. Despite this, her work has been valued by critics and readers, highlighting its depth and connection to history, as reflected in titles such as Al meu cap una llosa or La tarda a Venècia.
With a career that includes nearly a hundred books, the writer has reflected on the passage of time and the loneliness that often accompanies old age. Despite the difficulties, she continues to write and has recently presented the poetry collection Passeig pel claustre, a work that evokes a Tarragona that, according to her, has lost some of its accessibility and welcoming nature.
“"Loneliness, they say, is one of the worst situations you can find yourself in."
Her criticism extends to the city's urban management, especially regarding the accessibility of emblematic places such as the Cathedral and its cloister, as well as the pedestrianization of the Rambla, which she believes has hindered residents' mobility. She has also expressed concern about noise pollution, advocating for a more livable city that respects its inhabitants.
