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“I read a lot of poetry. All types of poetry, but mostly Catalan poetry, because I believe poetry is the essence of language. Reading the classics, be they medieval or contemporary, gives me a stylistic energy that I'm very interested in.”

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Jaume Cabre

Jaume Cabre, born in 1947, is a renowned Spanish novelist. His works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and rich imagination, which have won him great popularity among readers. more

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