Las confesiones de un pequeño filósofo
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Las confesiones de un pequeño filósofo (The Confessions of a Minor Philosopher) is a novel by the Spanish writer Azorín, published in 1904. It is part of a trilogy that also includes La voluntad (1902) and Antonio Azorín (1903). These works are characterized as impressionistic essays in dialogue form.1
Azorín, born José Martínez Ruiz, was a key figure in the Generation of '98, a group of Spanish writers aiming to revitalize Spanish life and letters. Through his writings, including Las confesiones de un pequeño filósofo, Azorín sought to highlight enduring aspects of Spanish culture and identity. His prose style, known for its simplicity and poetic rhythm, influenced many other writers.12
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