Joan Fuster

Joan Fuster i Ortells (Valencian: [dʒuˈaɱ fusˈteɾ i oɾˈteʎs]; 23 November 1922 – 21 June 1992) was an influential Catalan writer. He is considered a major writer in the Valencian language, and his work contributed to reinvigorate left-wing, pro-Catalan nationalism in Valencia during the Spanish transition to democracy. In his influential political essay Nosaltres, els valencians (1962) he coined the term Països Catalans (Catalan Countries) to refer to the Catalan-speaking territories.

Notable works: Nosaltres, els valencians, Diccionario para ociosos, Combustible per a falles, El País Valenciano Awards: Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes, Gold Letter, Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays, honorary doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Prize of Honor Lluís Carulla, Valencian of the year award, High Honour of the Generalitat Valenciana, Premi Josep Yxart Education: University of Valencia

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