Diables. Foc, fum i sàtira festiva

Diables: fire, words and Catalan folk culture

Behind the smoke and sparks lie history, characters and a shared way of celebrating. Jordi Cubillos offers an overview of Catalonia’s festive devils in a short book that helps readers understand the traditions they encounter in streets and squares.

The history and diversity of diables

Across seven chapters, the book traces the origins and development of these festive traditions. It also introduces the main types of fire groups, revealing the variety within this cultural practice.

Spoken performances and satirical verse

Diables also have something to say. The book examines balls parlats — traditional spoken performances — religious dramatic forms and satirical verse, exploring the place of social criticism within the festivities.

It also considers the limits of satire and the legal framework surrounding these festive practices.

For those who celebrate and study folk traditions

Designed as a concise overview and reference, this volume is intended for members of festive groups, researchers and readers interested in exploring Catalan folk culture.

A thoughtful gift for anyone captivated by the sparks, or an invitation to discover the meanings behind the fire.

Book details

• Author: Jordi Cubillos.

• Publisher: Edicions Morera.

• Series: Bàsics de cultura, volume 3.

• Book language: Catalan.

• Dimensions: 12 × 17 cm.

• Publication: September 2026.

• ISBN: 9791399103144.