by Pere Calders · Edicions 62 · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788429715866
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L'ombra de l'atzavara is a novel written by Pere Calders and published by Edicions 62 in 1980. The novel won the Premi Sant Jordi in 1963. The story explores themes of life, death, and memory through complex characters and unexpected situations. Calders' prose is known for its unique style and its ability to blend the everyday with the fantastic.
Pere Calders i Rossinyol was a writer, journalist and illustrator from Catalonia, known mainly for his work as a short story writer. Over his life, he received several awards, including the Creu de Sant Jordi in 1982 and the Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes in 1986. Besides short stories, Calders wrote several novels and journalistic articles for some of the most important publications in Catalonia. His writings were noted for their irony and occasional fantasy. As an illustrator, he reached the position of director of L'Esquella de la Torratxa, together with his friend Tísner.
