Maria Barbal facts for kids
Maria Barbal i Farré was born in Tremp, Pallars Jussà, on September 17, 1949. She is a well-known Spanish writer. Maria spent her childhood in the countryside of Catalonia. This time deeply shaped her stories and books. In 1964, when she was 14, she moved to Barcelona. There, she studied and later earned a degree in Hispanic Studies in 1971.
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Maria Barbal's Writing Career
Even though Maria Barbal has lived in Barcelona since the 1960s, her first books were about her childhood home. She wrote about the Pallars region, where she grew up. She looked at this rural area with a careful eye. Her first novel, Pedra de tartera, was set completely in this place. It was loved by both readers and critics. This book was later translated into English as Stone in a Landslide.
Later, Maria Barbal started writing about cities. She has also written many short stories. She has even written books for young people and a play for the theater. Her books have been translated into many languages. These include French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Maria Barbal has won many awards for her writing. In 2001, she received the Creu de Sant Jordi. This is one of the highest honors in Catalonia. In 2021, she won the Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes. This award recognized her important work in Catalan literature.
Maria Barbal's Books
Novels
- 1985 Pedra de tartera
- 1990 Mel i metzines
- 1992 Càmfora
- 1996 Escrivia cartes al cel
- 1999 Carrer Bolívia
- 2002 Cicle de Pallars
- 2003 Bella edat
- 2005 País íntim
Other Writings
- 2001 Camins de quietud: Un recorergut literari per pobles abandonats del Pirineu (This book explores abandoned villages in the Pyrenees mountains.)
Short Stories
- 1986 La mort de Teresa
- 1994 Ulleres de sol
- 1998 Bari
Books for Kids and Teens
- 1991 Pampallugues
- 1992 Des de la gàbia
- 1995 Espaguetti Miu
Plays
- 2000 L'helicòpter
See also
In Spanish: María Barbal para niños
