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Azorín
1873–1967
A leading voice of Spain’s Generation of ’98, this sharp-eyed writer turned ordinary places, memories, and moods into quietly memorable prose. His essays and novels are known for their clarity, precision, and deep feeling for Spanish life.
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About the author
Born José Martínez Ruiz in Monóvar, Alicante, on June 8, 1873, he became famous under the pen name Azorín. He was a Spanish novelist, essayist, journalist, and literary critic, and is widely linked with the Generation of ’98, the group of writers who reflected on Spain’s crisis and identity at the turn of the twentieth century.
His writing is often praised for its simplicity and exactness. Rather than aiming for grand effects, he focused on detail, atmosphere, time, memory, and the texture of everyday life. Along with fiction, he wrote extensively as a critic and commentator, becoming one of the most influential literary voices in Spain.
Azorín remained active across many decades and also spent time in public life, serving in parliament during the early twentieth century. He died in Madrid on March 2, 1967, leaving behind a body of work that still appeals to readers who enjoy thoughtful, elegant prose.