L'Atlàntida, an epic poem by Jacint Verdaguer i Santaló, is considered a pivotal work in the revival of Catalan literature. The poem follows the journey of a Genoese sailor who survives a shipwreck and begins to collect ancient stories from other mariners. These tales range from the myth of Heracles and the burning Pyrenees to the legendary continent of Atlantis and its eventual sinking. The poem culminates in the creation of the Mediterranean Sea and the emergence of its diverse cultures, weaving together elements of history, mythology, and the seafaring life.