Joan Puig i Ferreter
Joan Puig i Ferreter (5 February 1882 – 2 February 1956) was a Catalan playwright and politician. His works include Aigües encantades ("Enchanted Waters"), which first appeared in 1908, and Camins de França ("Roads of France"), which was published in 1934 and is considered his prose masterpiece. He was a member of the Republican Left of Catalonia, whom he represented as a member of the Parliament of Catalonia during the Second Spanish Republic.
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Joan Puig i Ferreter
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- Born
- 5 February 1882
- Birthplace
- La Selva del Camp, Spain
- Died
- 2 February 1956
- Place of death
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- Writer
- Nationality
- Spain
- Movements
- Catalan modernism
- Known for
- Enchanted waters · The magic circle
- Honours
- Joan Crexells award · Premi Concepció Rabell · Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays
- Languages
- Catalan · Spanish
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Joan Puig i Ferreter (5 February 1882 – 2 February 1956) was a Catalan playwright and politician. His works include Aigües encantades ("Enchanted Waters"), which first appeared in 1908, and Camins de França ("Roads of France"), which was published in 1934 and is considered his prose masterpiece. He was a member of the Republican Left of Catalonia, whom he represented as a member of the Parliament of Catalonia during the Second Spanish Republic.
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The recorded working language is Catalan and Spanish. Places of work recorded in the authority are Madrid and Barcelona. Employment is recorded with La Vanguardia. Positions recorded include Minister of Health and Social Assistance of the Government of Catalonia and Member of the Parliament of Catalonia. Works named in the authority record are Enchanted waters and The magic circle. Distinctions recorded are Joan Crexells award, Premi Concepció Rabell and Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays.
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• Native Name — Joan Puig i Ferreter • Born — 5 February 1882 • Birthplace — La Selva del Camp, Spain • Died — 2 February 1956 • Place of death — Paris, France • Occupation — Writer • Notable Works — Aigües encantades
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Career and activity
His work is associated with Catalan modernism. He was employed by La Vanguardia. Recorded positions include Minister of Health and Social Assistance of the Government of Catalonia, Member of the Parliament of Catalonia, Member of the Cortes republicanas and Minister of Justice. He worked at Madrid and Barcelona.
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Joan Puig i Ferreter is recorded as having received Joan Crexells award, Premi Concepció Rabell and Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays.
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1882
Joan Puig i Ferreter born at La Selva del Camp.
1956
Joan Puig i Ferreter died at Paris.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Juan Puig Ferrater. His recorded languages were Catalan and Spanish. Ferreter received Joan Crexells award, Premi Concepció Rabell and Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays.
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