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Tale of the Goat

Date
1899
Archive
Library of Catalonia
Document type
Audiovisual/sonor
Reference code
CAT XXX BARCELONA, BIBLIOTECA DE CATALUNYA, Fons Corrons (Família), CIL-368
Link to the online document
Description

This recording is one of the first stories in Catalan recorded and preserved. “La Cabreta” is an exceptional example of oral transmission and children’s culture, and shows how the Catalan language was also preserved through storytelling and fantasy. The document is a heritage jewel that connects generations and emphasizes the importance of one’s own language in the formation of identity. Its inclusion in the digital resource reinforces the idea of ​​a Europe that protects and celebrates its languages ​​and traditions.