Susana March facts for kids

Susana March Alcalá (born January 28, 1915 – died December 21, 1990) was a Spanish writer and poet. She was known for writing in a simple, everyday language that people could easily understand.

Susana was born in Barcelona, Spain. She started publishing her poems when she was just 17 years old, in 1932. Later, she married another writer named Ricardo Fernández de la Reguera.

Together, Susana and Ricardo worked on a special project. They continued a famous series of books called the Episodios Nacionales (National Episodes). These books were originally started by a well-known Spanish writer, Benito Pérez Galdós. The "Episodios Nacionales" tell stories about important events in Spanish history.

In 1953, Susana March was recognized for her talent. Her book of poems, La tristeza (which means Sadness), was a runner-up for the Premio Adonáis de Poesía, a famous poetry award in Spain.

Susana March's Writings

Susana March Alcalá wrote many different kinds of books. She wrote poetry, which are collections of poems, and also novels, which are longer stories.

Her Poetry Books

Susana published several books of poetry throughout her life. Her first book of poems was Rutas in 1938. Some of her other well-known poetry collections include:

• La pasión desvelada (1946)
• El viento (1951)
• La tristeza (1953) – This was the book that was a runner-up for the Adonáis Poetry Prize.
• Esa mujer que soy (1959)
• Los poemas del hijo (1970)

Her Novels

Susana March also wrote many novels. These were often stories that explored different characters and their lives. Some of her novels include:

• El tesoro escondido (1940)
• El velero cautivo (1941)
• Una alondra en la casa (1943)
• Nina (1949)
• Algo muere cada día (1955)

Working on the "Episodios Nacionales"

Susana March and her husband, Ricardo Fernández de la Reguera, worked together to continue the "Episodios Nacionales" series. These books tell stories about important moments in Spanish history, making history come alive through fiction. Some of the books they wrote together include:

• Héroes de Cuba (1963) – About heroes from Cuba.
• Héroes de Filipinas (1963) – About heroes from the Philippines.
• La boda de Alfonso XIII (1965) – About the wedding of King Alfonso XIII.
• La semana trágica (1966) – About a difficult week in Barcelona's history.
• El desastre de Annual (1969) – About a historical military event.
• La caída de un rey (1972) – About a king losing his power.

Susana March Alcalá passed away on December 21, 1990. She is remembered for her contributions to Spanish literature, especially her poetry and her work on the historical "Episodios Nacionales."

See also

In Spanish: Susana March para niños