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Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas i Martínez del Romero
Merchandise of Sánchez-Cutillas from the 2020-2021 Writer of the Year by the Valencian Language Academy
Merchandise of Sánchez-Cutillas from the 2020-2021 Writer of the Year by the Valencian Language Academy
Born June 23, 1921
Madrid, Spain
Died February 22, 2009
Occupation Historian, author
Nationality Spanish
Alma mater University of Valencia
Notable works
  • Matèria de Bretanya (1975)
  • Llibre d'Amic e Amada (1980)

Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas i Martínez del Romero (born in Madrid, Spain, on June 23, 1921 – died in Valencia, Spain, on February 22, 2009) was an important Spanish writer. She was a historian, which means she studied and wrote about the past. She was also a novelist, writing stories, and a poet, writing poems. She wrote mainly in the Catalan language, which is spoken in parts of Spain like Valencia.

Who Was Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas?

Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas was a talented writer who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her deep understanding of history and her beautiful way with words. Her work helped people learn about the past and enjoy stories and poems.

Early Life and Education

Carmelina was born in Madrid, the capital of Spain. She later studied at the University of Valencia. This education helped her become a historian, someone who researches and writes about historical events. Her studies gave her a strong foundation for her future writing career.

A Passion for History and Writing

Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas loved both history and writing. She combined these passions in her work. As a historian, she explored different periods and events. As a writer, she used her skills to create engaging novels and moving poetry. She was recognized for her talent, even winning the first Competition of Valencian Poetry from the University of Kentucky. This shows her poems were appreciated far beyond Spain. In fact, some of her poems from her book Un món rebel (which means A rebel world) were translated into English in 1969.

Her Important Books

Carmelina Sánchez-Cutillas wrote several notable works. Two of her most famous books are:

  • Matèria de Bretanya (1975): This book is an important part of her work.
  • Llibre d'Amic e Amada (1980): This is another well-known piece of her writing.

These books show her skill in storytelling and poetry. They are still read and studied today, helping people understand her unique view of the world and history.

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