Pedro Antonio de Alarcón facts for kids
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Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
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| Born | Pedro Antonio de Alarcón y Ariza March 10, 1833 Guadix, Granada, Spain |
| Died | July 19, 1891 (aged 58) Madrid, Spain |
| Resting place | Cementerio de San Justo |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Literary movement | Literary realism |
Pedro Antonio de Alarcón y Ariza (born March 10, 1833 – died July 19, 1891) was a well-known Spanish writer. He lived in the 1800s. He is most famous for his novel El sombrero de tres picos. This title means 'The Three-Cornered Hat'.
His book, El sombrero de tres picos, tells a story about village life. It shows the traditions of his home region, Andalusia, in Spain. This popular story was later used for a ballet and two operas. These include Manuel de Falla's ballet The Three-Cornered Hat (1919).
Alarcón also wrote another popular short novel. It was called El capitán Veneno, which means 'Captain Poison'. He wrote four other full-length novels too. One of these, El escándalo ('The Scandal'), was known for its deep look into people's thoughts. He also wrote three travel books and many short stories and essays.
About Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
Pedro Antonio de Alarcón was born in Guadix, a town near Granada, Spain. When he was older, he joined the Spanish military. In 1859, he took part in a military operation in Morocco.
He gained his first recognition as a writer from this experience. He wrote a book called Diary of a Witness to the African War (1859–1860). This book was a patriotic story about the military campaign.
Famous Books and Stories
Pedro Antonio de Alarcón wrote many different kinds of stories. He wrote novels, short stories, and travel books. His most famous works often showed real life. They also sometimes had a touch of fantasy or humor.
Here are some of his well-known works:
- El sombrero de tres picos (1874): This is his most famous novel. It is a funny story about a miller, his wife, and a local official.
- El capitán Veneno (1881): This is a shorter novel. It tells the story of a tough army captain.
- El escándalo (1875): A novel known for its deep look at human feelings and choices.
- Diario de un testigo de la Guerra de África (1859): This book shares his experiences during the war in Africa.
- El amigo de la muerte (1852): A fantastic short story.
- La Alpujarra (1873): A travel book about a region in Spain.
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