Fanny Rubio facts for kids

Francisca Rubio Gámez (born October 18, 1949), known as Fanny Rubio, is a Spanish professor, researcher, and writer. She is an expert in modern Spanish poetry.

About Fanny Rubio

Early Life and Education

Fanny Rubio was born in Linares, Spain, on October 18, 1949. She started her university studies in Granada. Later, she earned her degree in Hispanic Philology from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1971.

In December 1975, she received her PhD in Romance Philology from the University of Granada. Her doctoral research focused on poetry magazines during Francoist Spain, a time when General Franco ruled Spain.

Teaching Career

Fanny Rubio began teaching at the University of Granada in 1971. In 1974, she moved to Fez, Morocco, with her husband, Bernabé López García. He is an expert in Arab History and Culture. While in Morocco, Fanny Rubio taught at the University of Al Quaraouiyine.

After returning to Spain, she became a professor at the Complutense University of Madrid in 1977. By 2009, she became a full professor of Spanish Literature. She married Bernabé López García in 1971 and they have one daughter.

Her Writing and Activism

Early Works and Social Involvement

Fanny Rubio published her first book, Primeros poemas, in 1966. In 1970, she won the Complutense University's Poetry Prize for her book Acribillado amor.

During her time in Granada, she became involved with the Communist Party of Spain (PCE) and the Workers' Commissions union. These groups worked to improve rights for workers. She wrote for their newspapers and magazines, like Mundo Obrero. She left the PCE in 1982 but continued her union work. That year, she released Retracciones, a book of older poems.

Later Books and Novels

In 1985, Fanny Rubio traveled to Germany. This trip inspired her poetry book Dresde, published in 1990. In the late 1990s, she organized summer courses at the Complutense University. During this busy time, she published several poetry books: Reverso (1988), En re menor (1990), Urbes (1991), and Cuadrantes. She also wrote a collection of short stories called A Madrid por capricho (1988).

In 1992, she published her first novel, La sal del chocolate. This book tells about the period of Spain's political transition, which was a time of big changes in the country. In 1995, her novel La casa del halcón was released. She also advised on a TV show called Esta es mi tierra.

Her novel El dios dormido came out in 1998. Many important women, including writers and artists, celebrated its release. In 2001, she published El hijo del aire. This novel is about people who went missing during the Argentine dictatorship. It was later turned into a play.

Work at Instituto Cervantes

In May 2006, Fanny Rubio was chosen to direct the Instituto Cervantes in Rome. The Instituto Cervantes promotes the Spanish language and culture around the world. She held this important role for two years. In 2009, she received the Order of Isabella the Catholic award for her work outside Spain.

Advocating for Historical Memory

In 2006, Fanny Rubio spoke out about how her grandparents' remains were treated in Valencia's civil cemetery. She, along with other thinkers, asked the Pope to help protect a common grave in Valencia. This shows her interest in remembering and respecting the past.

Views on Feminism

Fanny Rubio has a unique view on feminism. She studies how women are shown in literature and how their roles have changed in society. She explores how women in stories start to use their own voices. For example, she led a study called "El Quijote en clave de mujeres." This study looked at the role of women in the famous book Don Quixote. She believes that Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, was ahead of his time in showing freedom for women.

Awards and Honors

• 2007: Meridiana Award [es], from the Andalusian Women's Institute [es]
• 2009: Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, from the Council of Ministers of Spain

Selected Novels

See also

In Spanish: Fanny Rubio para niños