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Francisco Ayala
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Born Francisco Ayala García-Duarte
(1906-03-16)16 March 1906
Granada, Spain
Died 3 November 2009(2009-11-03) (aged 103)
Madrid, Spain
Occupation Novelist
Nationality Spanish
Period 1925–2009

Francisco Ayala García-Duarte was a famous Spanish writer. He was born on March 16, 1906, and lived for a very long time, passing away on November 3, 2009, at the age of 103. He was known for his amazing short stories.

About Francisco Ayala

Francisco Ayala was born in Granada, a beautiful city in Spain. He grew up to become a very important writer. He was one of the last writers connected to a special group called the "Generation of '27." This was a group of Spanish poets and writers who became famous around 1927.

His Writing Career

Ayala wrote many books and stories throughout his life. He was especially good at writing short stories. Many of his stories were about the Spanish Civil War. This was a difficult time in Spain's history. Ayala used his writing to explore what people went through during this period.

Famous Works

Some of Francisco Ayala's most well-known books include:

  • El As de Bastos (The Ace of Staves), published in 1963.
  • El rapto (The Kidnap), which came out in 1965.
  • El jardín de las delicias (The Garden of Earthly Delights), published in 1971.

These books helped him become a respected writer around the world.

Later Life and Recognition

In 1997, Francisco Ayala became a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. This is a special group that recognizes important people in science and art. He remained a member until he passed away.

Francisco Ayala died in Madrid, Spain, when he was 103 years old. He left behind many wonderful stories and books for people to read and enjoy.

See also

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