Álvaro de Orriols

Spanish poet and dramaturg

Álvaro de Orriols was a Spanish poet and dramaturg who was born in 1890 in Barcelona, Spain. He was a prominent figure in the Spanish literary scene before the Spanish Civil War. De Orriols was a key figure in the Generation of '27, a group of young writers who sought to break away from traditional forms and explore new styles. He was also a key figure in the Spanish surrealist movement. De Orriols was a prolific wri...