Álvaro Pombo

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Álvaro Pombo is a Spanish author recognized as part of the Generation of 1968. Initially known for his poetry, he later turned to writing novels, with "El metro de platino irradiado" (1990) being considered by many as his masterpiece. He was elected to the Spanish Academy in 2004. Pombo's work contributes to the rich landscape of modern Spanish literature, which has seen significant contributions from authors exploring various themes and styles, particularly in the post-Civil War era.123

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The novel
Pombo, originally known as a poet, turned later to the novel; El metro de platino iradiado (1990; “The Metre of Irradiated Platinum”) is considered by many his masterpiece. He was elected to the Spanish Academy in 2004. Tomeo is an Aragonese essayist, dramatist, and novelist…
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Pombo, originally known as a poet, turned later to the novel; El metro de platino iradiado (1990; “The Metre of Irradiated Platinum”) is considered by many his masterpiece. He was elected to the Spanish Academy in 2004. Tomeo is an Aragonese essayist, dramatist, and novelist…
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