by Aurora Bertrana · Rata · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788416738335
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In 'Oceanic Paradises', Aurora Bertrana condenses in a delicate and intelligent prose colorful prints of her life in French Polynesia between 1926 and 1929. Through her chronicles, Bertrana describes the exotic nature and the people of the place, especially women, addressing issues such as forced marriages, motherhood and sexuality. This book is a reflection of her traveling spirit and her search for freedom, escaping from the social conventions of her time.
Aurora Bertrana i Salazar was a Catalan cellist and writer, notable for her exotic stories and novels. She lived in Tahiti, Morocco, Switzerland, and France. Bertrana's republished memoires combining Memòries fins al 1935 (1973) and Memòries del 1935 al retorn a Catalunya (1975) provide a detailed account of her life.
