Mariano José de Larra (1809-1837) was a Spanish journalist, playwright, and essayist. He is considered one of the most important figures of Spanish Romanticism. He was born in Madrid, the son of a military officer. He studied law at the University of Madrid, but never completed his degree. Larra began writing for the newspaper El Español in 1829, and soon became one of the most influential writers in Spain. He wrote about a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and social issues. He was a fierce critic of the Spanish government and its policies, and his writings often contained a strong moral and ethical message. Larra's most famous works include the play Don Álvaro o la fuerza del sino (1835), the novel Don Gonzalo de Ulloa (1836), and the essay collection Artículos de costumbres (1837). He also wrote several short stories, including "El diablo mundo" (1834) and "La señorita de Tacaté" (1836). Larra committed suicide in 1837, at the age of 28. His works remain popular and influential in Spain, and he is remembered as one of the most important figures of Spanish Romanticism.
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