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About Aurora Bertrana

Birth

1892

Death

1974

Biography

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.

Aurora Bertrana was a multifaceted figure who excelled in both literature and music, becoming a renowned cellist and jazz musician.

Her adventurous spirit led her to explore the world, capturing her experiences in iconic travel books such as Paradisos oceànics.

Beyond her role as a novelist, she was a staunch advocate for feminism, weaving her convictions into her prolific body of 27 works.

Her literary versatility allowed her to successfully navigate diverse genres, including war novels, science fiction, and travel writing.

Born in Girona, her literary legacy reflects a profound perspective on themes such as the Spanish Civil War and her experiences in places like Morocco.