Jacint Verdaguer was a prominent Catalan poet and priest, born in 1845 in the small village of Folgaroles. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Catalan literary renaissance, a movement that sought to revive and promote the Catalan language and culture. Verdaguer's poetry often drew inspiration from nature, religion, and Catalan folklore, making his work both deeply personal and culturally significant. His most famous works include the epic poem L'Atlàntida and the religious poem Canigó, which reflect his love for the Catalan landscape and his spiritual beliefs. Verdaguer's influence on Catalan literature is profound, and he is remembered as one of the greatest poets in the Catalan language.