Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (February 17, 1836 – December 22, 1870) was an Spanish poet and tale writer, one of the most important in Spanish literature, associated to the romanticism movement. He was moderately known during his life, but it was after his death that most of his works were published.

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February 17 - 1836 - December 22 - 1870 - Spanish - Literature - Romanticism

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His most known works are the Rhymes and the Legends, usually published together. These poems and tales are essential to the study of Spanish literature and common reading for high-school students in Spanish-speaking countries.

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His work approached the traditional poetry and themes in a modern way, and is considered the founder of modern Spanish lyricism.

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