Gong Logic

Read Josep Carner's witty, elegant Catalan short stories in the original Catalan beside a clear English translation, one sentence at a time. One of the great figures of the Catalan literary revival (the Noucentisme), Carner's tales are wry, observant snapshots of everyday life — a marriage proposal, a suspicious neighbour, a chance encounter on a train — told in warm, precise prose.

Every sentence is aligned Catalan-to-English, so you always know exactly what you are reading. Tap any word for an instant definition, listen to natural audio in both languages, and follow the highlighted word alignment as the story is read aloud. It is an ideal way for beginners and improving learners to enjoy real Catalan literature without getting lost.

This reader is part of a growing collection of bilingual story apps that pair timeless tales with modern language-learning tools. Start with these charming stories and read your way into Catalan, one sentence at a time.