Josep Abril i Virgili facts for kids

Josep Abril i Virgili (born 1869, died 1918) was a writer from Catalonia. He taught himself how to write. Josep was a poet and wrote plays for the theater. He was known for creating stories with simple, clear lessons about right and wrong. These stories were often shared through Catholic groups.

What Kind of Plays Did He Write?

Josep Abril i Virgili wrote many plays. These plays were often performed in Catholic groups. They were called morality plays. This means they taught lessons about good behavior and choices.

Famous Plays by Josep Abril

Some of his well-known plays include:

• Furor pessebrista (1897)
• L’Home roig (The Red Man, 1913) - This was a prose monologue, like a speech by one person.
• La mort de l’avi (The Death of the Grandfather, 1898) - This was a comedy about manners, showing how people behaved.
• D'extrem a extrem (1896) - A dialogue that was almost humorous.
• Lo roure centenari (The Centennial Oak, 1897) - A drama.
• El castell de Montsoliu (The castle of Montsoliu, 1898) - Another drama.
• Cadena del captiu (Chain of the Captive, 1900)
• Iselda (1901)
• Cami del vici (The Road of Vice, 1912) - This play taught about the dangers of bad choices.
• L’hostal de la Serena - This play was part of a collection called Lectura popular (Popular Readings).