Final Judgements
Joan Fuster
Final Judgements
Joan Fuster
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Description
The pinnacle of Fuster’s essay writing, Final Judgements is a book of aphorisms that, used to teach moral and/or philosophical truths, reveal things that are relevant to the universal human experience.
‘Joan Fuster is one of Catalan literature’s most enduring voices. His sense of humour and insight into the human condition is inspiring.’ -Jordi Llavina, author of London Under Snow and Poetry & Prose
‘Catalan language’s most important essayist of the 20th century and a key figure in the culture and recent history of the Valencian region.’ -Mètode magazine
‘Without doubt, Fuster should be placed up there with Erasmus, Rabelais, Montaigne, Voltaire, Mann and Bertrand Russell.’ -Josep Ballester, Visat
Joan Fuster (1922-1992) is perhaps the most prolific and important essayists in the Catalan language. Fiercely against the Franco regime, he published over 70 books and wrote for newspapers, magazines and literary journals.
Mary Ann Newman is an award-winning translator from Catalan and Spanish and has published works by Quim Monzó, Xavier Rubert de Ventós, and Josep Carner. Her most recent translation is Private Life, by Josep Maria de Sagarra.