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José Martínez Ruiz
1873–1967
Best known by the pen name Azorín, this Spanish writer became one of the most distinctive voices of the Generation of ’98. His clear, reflective style and close attention to landscape, memory, and everyday life made him a lasting figure in modern Spanish literature.
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About the author
Born in 1873 and active across fiction, essays, journalism, and literary criticism, José Martínez Ruiz wrote under the name Azorín. He is widely linked with Spain’s Generation of ’98, a group of writers who grappled with the country’s identity and cultural renewal after the crisis of the late nineteenth century.
Azorín became known for a style that feels quiet and precise: short sentences, careful observation, and an almost meditative attention to time and place. His work often turns ordinary scenes, villages, and remembered moments into something deeply atmospheric, which helped shape his reputation as both a novelist and an essayist.
He lived from 1873 to 1967, leaving behind a long literary career that remained influential in Spanish letters for decades. Beyond his books, his journalism and criticism also played an important part in how readers understood Spanish literature and culture in the twentieth century.