- Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
Pedro Antonio de Alarcón y Ariza (
10 March 1833 -19 July 1891 ) was a Spanishauthor ,writer andpolitical figure . He is best remembered today for his comic novel "El Sombrero de Tres Picos " ("The Three-cornered Hat"), (1874), one of the most popular works inSpanish Literature . In 1919, the Spanish composerManuel de Falla adapted Alarcón's tale into a famous ballet of the same name.Alarcón based "The Three Cornered Hat" on a traditional Spanish ballad. He also had a dog he called Alhambra, after the moorish palace built in Granada, Andalucia in Spain. His humorous story describes the confusion that occurs when a miller believes his wife has been having an affair with the mayor of the village. The story provides a lively picture of village life in Alarcón's native region of
Andalusia . Alarcón wrote another popular short novel, "El capitán Veneno " ('Captain Venom', 1881). He also produced four full-length novels. One of these novels, "El escándalo " ('The Scandal', 1875), became noted for its keen psychological insights. Alarcón also wrote three travel books and many short stories and essays.Alarcón was born in
Guadix , nearGranada . In 1859, he served in a Spanish military operation inMorocco . He gained his first literary recognition with "A Witness' Diary of the African War (1859-1860) ", a patriotic account of the campaign.References
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