Manuel Sanchis i Guarner facts for kids
Manuel Sanchís Guarner (born in Valencia, 1911 – died 1981) was an important Spanish expert in language, history, and writing. He was known for his many books and studies.
Manuel Sanchís Guarner explored many topics. These included language, books, history, and even local traditions. His work mainly focused on the Valencian Community in Spain. But he also studied other areas of the old Crown of Aragon and the whole Iberian peninsula.
Who Was Manuel Sanchís Guarner?
Manuel Sanchís Guarner was a philologist. This means he was a scholar who studied language and literature. He was also a historian, someone who studies and writes about the past. On top of that, he was a talented writer.
He dedicated his life to understanding and explaining the culture and language of his region. He wanted to share knowledge about the Valencian people and their history.
His Important Works
Manuel Sanchís Guarner wrote many famous books. One of his most well-known works is La llengua dels valencians. This means "The language of the Valencians." It was first published in 1933. This book helped people understand the Valencian language better.
He also wrote Gramàtica valenciana (Valencian grammar) in 1950. This book taught people the rules of the Valencian language. Another important book was Els pobles valencians parlen els uns dels altres. This translates to "Valencian towns speak about each other." It showed how different towns in Valencia saw each other.
In 1980, he wrote Aproximació a la història de la llengua catalana. This means "An approach to the history of the Catalan language." It explored the history of the Catalan language, which is closely related to Valencian.
Working with Others
Manuel Sanchís Guarner also helped create bigger projects. He worked on the Diccionari Català-Valencià-Balear. This was a huge dictionary covering Catalan, Valencian, and Balearic languages. He also contributed to Història del País Valencià (History of the Valencian Country).
In 1974, his hard work was recognized. He received the Honor Prize of the Catalan Letters. This is a very important award for people who contribute a lot to Catalan culture and language.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Sanchis Guarner para niños
