Sant Jordi in Tárrega

The city of Tàrrega dresses up in literary gala this Sant Jordi with a program that stands out for its tribute to Josep M. Sala-Valldaura, renowned poet, essayist and literary critic born in Gironella in 1947.

The Department of Culture has decided to dedicate this year's literary events to this influential author, within the framework of the monographic cycles on contemporary authors organized by the literary expert Xavier García, under the title "Col·loquis a Thä".

The central event dedicated to Sala-Valldaura will take place on Friday, April 19 at the Germanes Güell Public Library, where his poetic work will be reviewed, notable for a combination of classicism and modernity and for having been awarded several prestigious literary awards in the Catalan language..

Víctor Sunyol, writer and editor, together with Nathalie Bittoun-Debruyne, French writer and translator, will lead this review, placing emphasis on Sala-Valldaura's contribution to the dissemination of the work of Joan Vinyoli and his studies on 18th century literature and postwar poetry.

In addition, Tàrrega will celebrate Sant Jordi's Day with the traditional Roses and Books Market on Tuesday, April 23. Plaza Mayor, Calle del Carme and Plaza del Carme will become the epicenter of activity, where you can buy the latest editorial news and a wide variety of roses.

The program of events continues until April 24, with a full agenda that includes book presentations, poetry recitals, and other cultural activities that reinforce the tradition of Sant Jordi.

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