Ausiàs March
Ausiàs March: The Poet of Passion and Gandia’s Literary Legacy Ausiàs March (1397–1459) is one of the most significant figures in Catalan literature and a towering presence in the cultural history of the Kingdom of Valencia. A nobleman, soldier, and poet, March’s work marked a decisive shift in the development of Catalan poetry, bringing it from the courtly love traditions of the troubadours into a more introspective, personal, and passionate form of expression. His connection with the city of Gandia is particularly notable, as it was here that he spent a significant portion of his life, writing many of his most famous poems and contributing to the cultural fabric of the region. This essay will explore the life and work of Ausiàs March, his relationship with Gandia, and his enduring legacy as one of the most important poets of the Iberian Peninsula. Early Life and Background Ausiàs March was born in 1397 in the town of Beniarjó, near Gandia, into a noble family with deep ties to the region. The March family had long been associated with the Valencian nobility, and Ausiàs was raised in an environment that combined military training with a love for the arts and literature. His…