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Lifetime: 1833 - 1891 Passed: ≈ 134 years ago

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Writer

Country/Nationality

Pedro Antonio de Alarcón y Ariza

Books by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón y Ariza

Novelas Cortas de Alarcón

Satire Fiction Humour Novel

19th century Realism Romanticism Short Stories Culture Society social commentary Spanish Literature Humor Spain Alarcón Novellas

Antología de nueve novelas cortas de Pedro Antonio de Alarcón.

Capitán Veneno

Romance Drama Novel

Family 19th century Love Tragedy Romance Social Class Honor Duty Civil War Political Intrigue Humor Spain

Capitán Veneno is a novel set in 19th-century Spain during a time of political upheaval. It follows the story of Don Jorge de Córdoba, a man known for his bad temper, who is injured during a skirmish between monarchists and republicans. He is taken i...

Historietas Nacionales

Fiction History

Historical Fiction Short Stories Independence War National Identity Spanish History 19th Century Spain Carlist Wars Spanish Society

Historietas Nacionales is a collection of short novels by Spanish writer Pedro Antonio de Alarcón that provides a glimpse into the tumultuous 19th century in Spain. Set against the backdrop of the Independence War and the Carlist civil wars, the stor...

Sombrero de Tres Picos

Comedy Romance Fiction

Love Romance Comedy Revenge Deception Satire Honor Jealousy Infidelity Spain Wit Trickery Andalusia

Sombrero de Tres Picos is a classic Spanish novel by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. Set in an unnamed Andalusian town, the story follows the misadventures of Uncle Lucas, a deformed miller, and his beautiful wife, Frasquita. When the town's corrupt govern...

Christmas Stories from French and Spanish Writers

Fiction Children's Literature

Christmas Anthology Tradition Literature Short Stories Culture Winter Fiction French Literature Spanish Literature Holiday Europe Holiday Stories

This book is a collection of fifteen short stories by various French and Spanish writers. Each story captures the spirit of Christmas, exploring themes of love, family, generosity, and hope, with a touch of cultural nuance. The stories offer a glimps...

First Love and Other Fascinating Stories about Spanish Life

Fiction Humour

Family Love Tradition Short Stories Culture Society Relationships social commentary Observations Humorous Spanish Life

This collection of short stories by Emilia Pardo Bazán offers a glimpse into the complexities of Spanish life through the lens of humor and insightful observation. The stories explore themes of love, family, and societal norms, often with a satirica...