La voz de la conseja, t.2 Selección de las mejores novelas breves y cuentos de los más esclarecidos literatos

Serafín Álvarez Quintero

1871–1938

A leading figure in Spanish popular theater, he wrote with his brother Joaquín a long run of lively comedies and short plays that brought Andalusian settings, speech, and humor to the stage. Their work became hugely popular in the early 20th century and helped revive Spanish theater for a broad audience.

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

1867–1928

A fiery Spanish novelist, journalist, and politician, he brought the energy of Valencia and the drama of public life into fiction that reached readers around the world. His stories of passion, conflict, and social change later helped inspire major Hollywood films.

José Echegaray

1832–1916

A Spanish Nobel laureate who moved easily between science, politics, and the stage, he became one of the great dramatists of late 19th-century Spain. His plays are known for high emotion, moral conflict, and a flair for big theatrical moments.

Concha Espina

1869–1955

A major voice in early 20th-century Spanish literature, she wrote vivid novels rooted in the landscapes and everyday lives of northern Spain. Her stories often blend strong feeling, social observation, and memorable women at the center.

Wenceslao Fernández-Flórez

1885–1964

Best known for blending sharp humor with affection for everyday life, this Spanish novelist and journalist turned Galician landscapes and human quirks into memorable stories. His work often balances satire, tenderness, and a strong sense of place.

Gutiérrez Gamero

A Spanish man of letters who moved easily between journalism, politics, and fiction, he wrote with a close eye on public life in a changing Spain. His career gives his books the feel of someone who knew both the newspaper office and the halls of power.

Antonio de Hoyos y Vinent

1885–1940

A flamboyant, provocative voice in early 20th-century Spanish literature, this aristocratic writer became one of the best-known figures linked to literary decadence. His life moved through high society, journalism, political upheaval, and a late turn toward anarchist activism.

J. (José) Ortega Munilla

1856–1922

A major figure in Spanish journalism at the turn of the 20th century, he helped shape public debate through his long connection with the influential newspaper El Imparcial. He also wrote fiction in a realist vein and is remembered as the father of philosopher José Ortega y Gasset.

Alvaro Retana

A flamboyant, rule-breaking voice of early 20th-century Spain, he mixed fiction, journalism, fashion, and popular music into a career that felt as theatrical as his books. His work became especially known for its wit, provocation, and open challenge to polite social norms.

Diego San José

1885–1962

A prolific Spanish man of letters, he moved between journalism, history, and fiction with a deep love for Madrid and Spain’s Golden Age. His work brought older literary styles and historical subjects vividly back to life for twentieth-century readers.

Bernardo Morales San Martín

A versatile Valencian writer, journalist, composer, and dramatist, he moved easily between literature, music, and the press. His work reflects a lively cultural life rooted in Valencia and its traditions.

Felipe Trigo

1864–1916

A Spanish doctor turned novelist, he brought a sharp eye for desire, social pressure, and everyday hypocrisy to his fiction. His books stirred attention in the early 20th century for their bold treatment of passion and modern life.