José María de Pereda was a prominent Spanish writer of the 19th century, known for his realistic novels that portray the life and customs of Cantabrian society.
José María de Pereda was a prominent Spanish writer of the 19th century, known for his realistic novels that portray the life and customs of Cantabrian society.
He was born on February 6, 1833 in Polanco, Cantabria, and died on March 1, 1906 in Santander.
Among his most well-known works are 'Sotileza,' 'Peñas arriba,' and 'Don Gonzalo González de la Gonzalera.' Pereda was a master in the description of landscapes and characters of his region, and his work has left a lasting mark on Spanish literature..