José Rubén Romero

José Rubén Romero (born Sept. 25, 1890, Cotija de la Paz, Mex.—died July 4, 1952, Mexico City) was a Mexican novelist and short-story writer whose vivid depiction of the people and customs of his native state of Michoacán brought him critical acclaim as an outstanding modern costumbrista, or novelist of manners. His character Pito Pérez, a lovable rascal, won the hearts of a wide audience. In his youth Romero participated in the rebellion (1910–11) led...