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Antonio Gala
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| Born | Antonio Gala Velasco 2 October 1930 Brazatortas, Spain |
| Died | 28 May 2023 (aged 92) Córdoba, Spain |
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Antonio Gala Velasco (born October 2, 1930 – died May 28, 2023) was a famous Spanish writer. He was known for his poems, plays, and novels.
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About Antonio Gala's Life
Antonio Gala was born in Brazatortas, Spain, in 1930. He soon moved to Córdoba, a city in the Andalusia region. Many people thought of him as an Andalusian writer.
His Education and Writing
Antonio Gala studied many subjects at university. He earned degrees in law, philosophy, politics, and economics. This wide range of knowledge helped him write in many different ways.
He wrote not only poems, plays, and novels, but also newspaper articles, short stories, and even TV scripts. He won several awards for his work in poetry, theater, and opera.
His Writing Style
Antonio Gala's books and plays were very popular with readers. However, some critics found his style hard to describe. His writing often mixed beautiful poetry with exciting stories.
He liked to use historical events in his work. But he used history to help us understand today's world, rather than just focusing on the past.
Famous Plays by Antonio Gala
Antonio Gala wrote many successful plays. Some of his most well-known plays include:
- Los verdes campos del Edén (The Green Fields of Eden, 1963)
- Anillos para una dama (Rings for a Lady, 1973)
- ¿Por qué corres, Ulises? (Why do you run, Ulysses?, 1975)
- Petra Regalada (1980)
- Samarkanda (1985)
- Carmen, Carmen (1988)
- La truhana (The rogue, 1992)
His Poetry Collections
Antonio Gala also wrote many collections of poetry. Some of these include:
- Sonetos de La Zubia (La Zubia Sonets)
- Poemas de amor (Love Poems)
- Testamento Andaluz (Andalusian Will)
- Enemigo íntimo (Intimate Enemy, which won the Adonais Prize in 1959)
- El Águila Bicéfala (Two-Headed Eagle, 1994)
Popular Novels by Antonio Gala
Antonio Gala started writing novels later in his life. But he quickly became very successful. Some of his most popular novels are:
- El manuscrito carmesí (The Crimson Manuscript, which won the Planeta Prize in 1990)
- La regla de tres (The Rule of Three, 1996)
- La pasión turca (Turkish Passion, 1993), which was made into a movie
- Más allá del Jardín (Beyond the Garden, 1995), also made into a movie
The Antonio Gala Foundation
Antonio Gala also started the Antonio Gala Foundation. This foundation is in the city of Córdoba, Spain. It helps young artists develop their talents.
Antonio Gala passed away in Córdoba on May 28, 2023, at the age of 92.
Antonio Gala's Public Views
During a time when Spain was changing to a democracy (from 1976 to the early 1980s), Antonio Gala often spoke about his ideas. He supported left-leaning viewpoints, but he was not officially part of any political party.
In 1978, he spoke up for Andalusia to have more self-governance. This meant he wanted the region to have more control over its own laws and decisions.
In 1981, he became the president of the Spanish–Arab Friendship Association. He worked in this role for several years. This group aimed to build good relationships between Spain and Arab countries.
Antonio Gala also led a group that was against Spain staying in NATO. NATO is a military alliance. In 1986, there was a public vote (a referendum) in Spain about whether to stay in NATO. Antonio Gala was a strong voice for voting "no."
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio Gala para niños
- Café Gijón (Madrid)
