Jesús Ferrero facts for kids

Jesús Ferrero is a Spanish writer born in 1952 in the Spanish province of Zamora.

After finishing high school, he studied literature for a while in Zaragoza. Then, he moved to Paris to study ancient Greek history.

A Modern Spanish Writer

Jesús Ferrero is part of a group of new Spanish writers who became popular after a cultural movement called La Movida Madrileña. This movement was a time of big changes in art and culture in Spain.

Ferrero has written many different types of books. He writes novels, poetry, short stories, essays, and even screenplays for movies. He helped write the script for the famous Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's film Matador.

He is also known for writing about "historical memory." This means his books often look back at important events like the Spanish Civil War and the time when General Franco ruled Spain. Other famous Spanish writers like Julio Llamazares and Javier Cercas also write about these topics.

Exploring Different Worlds in His Novels

Ferrero's first novel, Belver Yin (1981), was set in China. It was very successful and helped him become a well-known writer during the "La Movida" years. He continued to explore different places in his books. For example, Lady Pepa (1988) is set in Barcelona, and Débora Blenn (1988) takes place in Berlin. His writing often mixes ideas from many different sources.

Stories of Mystery and Perception

His book El Efecto Doppler (1990) tells a complex story. The main character, Darío, tries to understand strange events. One evening in Paris, a young woman named Rosaura suddenly shoots herself in front of everyone. Darío, who is Rosaura's cousin, tries to connect all the clues. Ferrero uses clear and detailed language to tell a gripping love story. He also makes readers think about how we understand the world around us.

In El diablo en los ojos (1998), the main character, Leo Salgado, uses his camera to photograph his own family. He realizes how powerful a camera can be. It can capture everyday moments and even very private feelings. The camera in this story shows how a family slowly falls apart with almost painful clarity.

Fantasy and New Beginnings

Ferrero's novel Juanelo o el hombre nuevo (2000) is a fantasy story set in Toledo, Spain, in the 1500s. The main character is a handsome young man who slowly discovers a shocking secret about his past. He learns that he is an artificially created human, like a golem. This novel shows some of Ferrero's main ideas. He often writes about how things can be destroyed, but also about new beginnings.

Ferrero's Unique Style

Ferrero's writing often brings old myths back to life. But he also tells simple, sometimes funny, everyday stories. His work reflects big ideas and dreams from the 20th century. Some people compare his writing style to famous authors like Miguel de Cervantes or Franz Kafka. He likes to use classic storytelling methods but makes them modern with new writing styles.

Since 1995, Jesús Ferrero has been living in Madrid, where he teaches literature.

List of major works

• Bélver Yin (Barcelona City Prize1981)
• Río amarillo (Poesía. 1986)
• Lucrecia Temple: Encuentro en Berlín (libro de diálogos; 1987)
• Negro sol (Poetry. 1987)
• Lady Pepa (1988)
• Débora Blenn (1988)
• Ah, mira la gente solitaria (Poetry. 1988)
• El Efecto Doppler (Plaza y Janés Prize; 1990)
• La era de la niebla (1990)
• Alis el Salvaje (1991)
• Los reinos combatientes (1991)
• Pekín de la Ciudad Prohibida (1991)
• El secreto de los dioses (1993)
• Las veinte fugas de Básil (1995)
• Amador o la narración de un hombre afortunado (1996)
• Ulaluna (1997)
• El último banquete (Azorín Prize; 1997)
• El diablo en los ojos (1998)
• Juanelo o el hombre nuevo ( 2000)
• Zirze piernas largas (2002)
• Las Trece Rosas (2003 ; Fundación José Manuel Lara Prize, finalist 2004)
• Ángeles del abismo (2005).
• Las fuentes del Pacífico (2008)
• Las experiencias del deseo. Eros y misos (Anagrama Prize; 2009)
• Balada de las noches bravas (2010)
• El hijo de Brian Jones (2012)
• La noche se llama Olalla (2013)
• Doctor Zibelius (2014)

See also

In Spanish: Jesús Ferrero para niños