Curt Wittlin facts for kids

Curt Wittlin

Curt Wittlin (born April 13, 1941 – died September 23, 2019) was a smart Swiss scholar. He was an expert in old languages and writings, especially from the Middle Ages. He focused on the Catalan language and its literature. In 1997, he became a member of the important Institute of Catalan Studies. He also led the North American Catalan Society as its president from 1990 to 1993.

Wittlin was born in Basel, Switzerland. He passed away on September 23, 2019, in Tortosa, Spain. He was 78 years old.

Curt Wittlin's Important Works

Curt Wittlin wrote many books and studies. These works helped us understand old Catalan texts better. Here are some of his well-known publications:

• Lo llibre de les dones d'Eiximenis (1980) – He wrote this with F. Naccarato.
• Repertori d'expressions multinominals i de grups de sinònims en traduccions catalanes antigues (1989) – This book won the Lluis Nicolau d'Olwer prize. It looked at different ways words were used in old Catalan translations.
• La geometria secreta del tapís de Girona (1991) – This study was published in the magazine Revista de Girona. It explored the hidden patterns in the famous Girona Tapestry.
• De la traducció literal a la creació literària (1996) – This work won the Serra d'Or prize. It discussed how translating old texts can also be a creative process.
• Entorn de les edicions de textos medievals (2004) – This article appeared in Estudis Romànics. It focused on how medieval texts are prepared for modern readers.

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