Feliu Formosa facts for kids

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Feliu Formosa Torres was born in Sabadell, Catalonia, Spain, on September 10, 1934. He is a well-known writer from Catalonia, famous for his plays, poems, and for translating books from other languages. He also served as the head of the Institució de les Lletres Catalanes, an important organization that supports Catalan literature.

Feliu Formosa has translated many important books and plays from other languages into Catalan. He helped bring different kinds of stories, poems, and plays to Catalan readers. Some of the famous writers he translated include Bertolt Brecht, Anton Chekhov, and Thomas Mann.

Awards and Recognition

Feliu Formosa has won many important awards for his writing throughout his career.

Major Awards

• In 1972, he received the Carles Riba Award of poetry for his book Llibre dels viatges.
• In 1980, he won the Crítica Serra d'Or Award for his autobiography El present vulnerable.
• In 1986, he was given the Ciutat de Palma-Joan Alcover Award for Amb effecte.
• In 1987, his book Semblança earned him the Lletra d'Or Award.
• In 1997, he received the Premio Nacional a la Obra de un Traductor for his translation work.
• In 2005, he was honored with the Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes, which is a lifetime achievement award for Catalan writers.

Government Honors

• In 1987, the Catalan Government awarded him the Creu de Sant Jordi, a high honor.
• In 2007, he received the National Theatre Award from the Catalan Government for his contributions to theatre.

Published Works

Feliu Formosa has written many books across different genres.

External Links

• Information at Associació d'Escriptors en Llengua Catalana
• Feliu Formosa at LletrA, Catalan Literature Online (Open University of Catalonia).

See also

In Spanish: Feliu Formosa para niños