Llorenç Villalonga i Pons facts for kids
Llorenç Villalonga i Pons (born March 1, 1897, in Palma de Mallorca – died January 27, 1980) was an important writer and a doctor specializing in mental health from the Balearic Islands, a group of islands near Spain. He is known for his interesting novels and for writing in both Catalan and Spanish.
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Early Life and Studies
Llorenç Villalonga studied medicine. During his studies, he traveled a lot. He visited places like France, Barcelona, and Murcia. While in France, he learned a lot about psychiatry, which is the study and treatment of mental health. This experience helped him in his medical career.
Becoming a Writer
Villalonga started his writing journey by publishing his first book, called Mort de Dama (which means Death of a Lady). This book caused some discussion because it talked about the changes happening in the lives of important families in the Balearic Islands during the 1920s. It showed how old traditions were fading away.
Writing During Difficult Times
During the Spanish Civil War, a difficult period in Spain's history, Llorenç Villalonga made some choices that were common at the time. He joined a political group and started writing in Spanish instead of Catalan. However, after the war ended, his views changed. He began to support the Catalan culture again, which was very important to him.
Famous Novels and Later Works
In 1956, Llorenç Villalonga published his most famous novel, called Bearn. This book is still widely read and loved today. He also wrote many other novels, including:
- L'àngel rebel (1961)
- Desenllaç a Montlleó (1963)
- Lulú regina (1970)
- El misantrop (1972)
- Un estiu a Mallorca (1975)
In his later years, Villalonga wrote books that looked at how technology was changing society. He often used humor to talk about these changes. Some of these books include La gran batuda (1968), Flo la Vigne (1974), and Andrea Victrix (1974). His works continue to be an important part of literature from the Balearic Islands.
