Mercè Rodoreda

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Mercè Rodoreda was a prominent Catalan author, renowned for her profound impact on modern Catalan literature. Born in Barcelona in 1908, she began her writing career in the 1920s, establishing herself with her early works, which included short stories and novels. Rodoreda's writing often explored themes of identity, memory, and the human condition, reflecting the tumultuous history of Catalonia, especially during and after the Spanish Civil War. Her most celebrated work, "La plaça del Diamant" (The Time of the Doves), is a poignant narrative about the struggles of a woman in a rapidly changing society, capturing the essence of the Catalan experience.