Books

A wealthy American socialite travels incognito with the Infanta of Spain, brushing shoulders with the peasantry

A diary from nearly a century ago about the life of a student from Palafrugell does not sound very appealing. Yet this is Josep Pla's masterpiece, one of the best-loved books in Catalan literature

A prolific travel writer fascinated by all things exotic, waxes poetic about the delights of Elx.

After a rough passage from Barcelona, a 19th century lady enjoys the simple delights Mallorca has to offer

Paco Candel's book 'Els altres catalans', published 50 years ago, remains a key account of the lives of Spanish migrants who moved to Catalonia's suburbs

Coincidence provides this Edwardian writer with a chance to chronical the celebration of Inca's festival on the island of Mallorca