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Azorín
1873–1967
Known by the pen name Azorín, this Spanish writer helped define the Generation of '98 with quiet, precise prose that lingers on memory, landscape, and the passage of time. His novels and essays turn everyday scenes into thoughtful reflections on Spain and modern life.
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About the author
Born José Martínez Ruiz in Monóvar, Spain, in 1873, he wrote under the name Azorín and became one of the best-known voices of Spain's Generation of '98. He worked across novels, essays, journalism, and literary criticism, building a reputation for clear, attentive writing and a deeply reflective way of looking at ordinary places and moments.
His best-known books include La voluntad, Antonio Azorín, and Las confesiones de un pequeño filósofo. Readers often remember his style for its calm rhythm, exact detail, and interest in time, memory, and the Spanish landscape.
Azorín also wrote extensively as a critic and public intellectual, and he remained an important figure in Spanish letters for decades. He died in Madrid in 1967, leaving behind a body of work that still feels intimate, observant, and quietly modern.