Antoni Marí

Antoni Marí, a prominent figure in Catalan culture, has recently passed away at the age of 81 or 82 (reports vary). He was a multifaceted individual known for his work as a poet, essayist, narrator, writer, and art critic. Marí also held a professorship, notably at the Universitat Autònoma, where his aesthetics classes were highly regarded. News of his death highlights his significant contributions to Catalan literature and thought. He was considered one of the most demanding and complete authors of his generation. His work spanned poetry, essays, and narrative, characterized by intelligence, sensitivity, and humor. Despite battling illness, he remained enthusiastic about literature. His passing marks the loss of a 'lucid and rigorous' voice in contemporary Catalan literature.