Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

Spanish author and poet

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer was a Spanish poet, novelist, and playwright. He is considered one of the most important figures in Spanish Romanticism. Bécquer was born in Madrid in 1836 and died in 1870. He is best known for his poetry and short stories, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the supernatural. His works have been widely translated and are still studied and admired today.