Ramón del Valle-Inclán

Writing

Born: October 28, 1866

Birthplace: Villanueva de Arosa, Pontevedra, Galicia

Ramón María del Valle-Inclán y de la Peña was a Spanish dramatist, novelist, and member of the Spanish Generation of 98. His work has been described by literary critics as radical in its subversion of traditional Spanish theatre in the early 20th century. He influenced later generations of Spanish dramatists and is honored on National Theatre Day with a statue in Madrid.