Key Points

• He was a journalist and a politician..

• Founded the controversial newspaper El Pueblo (The People)

• HIs works show the influence of Naturalism.

• Heredity, the environment, and social conditions are the theme of his novels.

• His literary works show a strong left political element.

• He's critical about the role of the church in educating the poor.

Relevant Works

• La barraca

• Cañas y barro

• Flor de mayo

• Entre naranjos

• Sangre y arena

• Los cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis

• Mare Nostrum

• La catedral

• Los enemigos de la mujer

• La reina Calafia

• La vuelta al mundo de un novelista

• Novelas de la Costa Azul