Josep Maria Castellet

Spanish writer, poet, literacy critic, publisher and editor (1926-2014)

Josep Maria Castellet Díaz de Cossío (15 December 1926 – 9 January 2014), also known as José María Castellet, was an Spanish writer, poet, critic, publisher and editor.

Josep Maria Castellet
Josep Maria Castellet in March 2009
Born
Josep Maria Castellet Díaz de Cossío

(1926-12-15)15 December 1926
Died9 January 2014(2014-01-09) (aged 87)
Barcelona, Spain
Other namesJosé María Castellet
Occupation(s)Writer, poet, literacy critic, publisher, editor
Years active1955–2012

Castellet was born in Barcelona on 15 December 1926. He began his career in writing in 1955. He wrote novels and poetry in both Catalan and Spanish. His last novel was published in 2012.[1]

Castellet died on 9 January 2014 from pneumonia. He was aged 87. He died in his hometown of Barcelona.[1]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Mor l'editor, escriptor i crític literari Josep Maria Castellet als 87 anys". Ara (in Catalan). 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.