Joan Fuster (Sueca, 1922 – 1992) is the indisputable master of the Catalan literary essay and a graduate in law from the Universitat de Valencia. While also a poet, he is best known for his more than fifty books of essays and aphorisms, with a style that draws readers in and showcases his vast curiosity. A PhD in Philology, a doctor honoris causa from both the Universitat de Barcelona and the Autònoma, he taught Catalan Philology at the Universitat de Valencia (1986-1992). Among his distinctions are the Lifetime Achievement Award in Catalan Letters (1975), the Gold Medal of the Government of Catalonia (1983) and the Valencian Arts Award (1985).
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