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Pío Baroja

1872-1956

Pío Baroja was a prominent Spanish writer born in San Sebastián in 1872 and died in Madrid in 1956.

Biography

Pío Baroja was a prominent Spanish writer born in San Sebastián in 1872 and died in Madrid in 1956.

He is known for his prolific literary production, which includes novels, essays, and memoirs.

Baroja was part of the so-called Generation of '98, a group of writers who addressed topics such as the crisis of Spanish identity and individual introspection.

His works are characterized by their direct style and realistic approach, and he has been recognized as one of the most influential authors of 20th-century Spanish literature..