About “L'Atlàntida”
L'Atlàntida is an 1877 poem in Catalan by Jacint Verdaguer. It is structured with an introduction, ten books, and a conclusion. The poem covers the travels of Heracles in the Iberian Peninsula, the destruction of the continent of Atlantis, the formation of the Mediterranean Sea, and the discovery of the Americas. The work blends myth, history, and geography, reflecting Verdaguer's engagement with Catalan identity and ancient narratives. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1877