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Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

    January 29, 1867 – January 28, 1928

    Vicente Blasco Ibáñez was a Spanish realist novelist whose own life was as dramatic as any fictional narrative. A fervent republican activist in his youth, he founded a controversial newspaper that led to numerous legal battles and even physical danger. His writing, deeply influenced by literary giants, explored pressing social issues and reflected his profound connection to Spanish culture and history. Ibáñez brought a distinctive, energetic voice to Spanish literature, often tackling themes of social injustice and the human condition with unflinching realism.

    Sangre y Arena
    Cañas y barro
    The Temptress (La tierra de todos)
    The Shadow of the Cathedral
    Sónnica
    The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)