Carmen Karr facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carmen Karr
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Karr in 1913
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| Born | 13 March 1865 |
| Died | 29 December 1943 (aged 78) Barcelona, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Writer, Composer |
Carme Karr i Alfonsetti (born March 16, 1865 – died December 29, 1943) was an important Spanish writer, journalist, and composer. She was also a strong supporter of women's rights, known as a feminist, in Catalonia, Spain.
Carme Karr was one of the most active feminists in the early 1900s. She worked with Dolors Montserdà to promote women's rights. Carme believed that women should have the tools and education for a profession. She also fought for equal rights for women. These ideas were often shared in Feminal, a magazine she edited from 1907 to 1917. She often used the pen name Joana Romeu for her articles. Carme also wrote for other newspapers and magazines. These included Diario de Barcelona and La Veu de Catalunya. Sometimes she used another pen name, Xènia.
About Carme Karr
Carme Karr was born in Barcelona, Spain. Her father was a French engineer and diplomat. Her mother was Italian. Sadly, Carme's mother passed away when Carme was a baby. She was also the niece of a famous French writer, Alphonse Karr.
Carme grew up studying in Barcelona and Figueres. These schools were run by the Dominican order. In 1890, she married Josep Maria de Lasarte i de Janer. They had four children together. Carme Karr is buried in the Montjuïc Cemetery in Barcelona.
Even though her family was from other countries, Carme Karr loved Catalan culture. She became a journalist, starting with the magazine L’Avenç. Later, she wrote for Joventut. She wrote articles in both Spanish and Catalan. These appeared in newspapers like Diario de Barcelona and El Día Gràfico.
Her Music
Carme Karr was also a talented composer. She wrote songs and studied music. Her work is part of a collection of music by women composers from Catalonia.
- Compositores catalanes. Generació modernista (CD). This CD features songs by Carme Karr. It also includes music by other Catalan composers. These include Narcisa Freixas and Isabel Güell i López.
