Arturo Reyes (writer) facts for kids
Arturo Reyes Aguilar (born September 29, 1864 – died June 17, 1913) was a Spanish writer, journalist, and poet. He was born in Málaga, a city in Spain.
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About His Life
Arturo Reyes was the son of Manuel Reyes y Gil and Josefina Aguilar Adelardo. He had a challenging childhood. His mother left the family when he was very young, and his father passed away when Arturo was 12 years old.
In 1893, Arturo Reyes married Carmen Conejo Guillot. They had six children together. One of his sons, Adolfo Reyes, also became a writer. Adolfo was known for his modern prose and essays.
Arturo's family sometimes faced financial difficulties. However, with help from friends and other journalists, they received support.
His Work as a Writer
Arturo Reyes often wrote for newspapers such as "Correo de Andalucía" and "El Cronista". But he became most famous for his poetry and stories. Some of his stories were published in a series called "El Cuento Semanal".
He wrote very emotional poems. He also gained a lot of respect for his novels. Two of his most well-known novels are Cartucherita (published in 1897) and La Goletera (published in 1900).
Arturo Reyes wrote hundreds of short stories. A famous collection of his short stories is Cuentos andaluces ("Andalucian Stories"), published in 1901. His poetry collection Desde el surco (1896) is also considered very important.
His writing style blended ideas from romanticism and costumbrismo. These were popular literary movements of his time. His work also showed a realistic view of life and explored the feelings of modern people.
In 1911, Arturo Reyes and Ricardo Leon won the Fastenrath Award for their poetry collection Béticas (1910). After this, he became a correspondent for the Royal Spanish Academy. This meant he was a special representative for the Academy.
His Personality and Friends
People remembered Arturo Reyes as an emotional, enthusiastic, and humble person. His writings showed his natural way of thinking and his deep thoughts. They also revealed a more thoughtful and sometimes sad side of his character.
He was a good friend to many other famous writers. These included Benito Pérez Galdós, Juan Valera, Ricardo León, Jacinto Benavente, and Rubén Darío.
Arturo Reyes had a serious illness for many years. This illness caused him to be very tired. He knew he might not live much longer. Just a few days before he passed away, he finished his last book of poetry, Del Crepusculo (1913). In it, he wrote:
Today, while I'm preparing this last volume of poetry, which, if published, if it comes to be published, will surely arrive after God has already put an end to my so battered existence […]. While you are reading this pages, I will probably be sleeping the dream of eternity […]
Arturo Reyes passed away on June 17, 1913. In 1964, a statue of him was placed in Málaga Park to honor his memory.
His Books
Stories and Novels
- El sargento Pelayo (1888)
- Cartucherita (1897)
- El lugar de la viñuela (1898)
- La Goletera (1900)
- ¡Estaba escrito! (1900)
- Cuentos andaluces (1901)
- Del bulto a la Coracha (1902)
- La Maruchita (1907)
- Las del Pinto (1908)
- La Miraflores (1909)
- Cielo azul (1910)
- El del Rocío (1911)
- Sangre gitana (1911)
- Sangre torera (1912)
- Entre breñas (1913)
Poems
- Ráfagas (1889)
- Íntimas (1891)
- Otoñales (1904)
- Béticas (1910)
- Romances Andaluces (1912)
- Del crepúsculo (1914)
See Also
In Spanish: Arturo Reyes para niños
