Leopoldo AlasLeopoldo Enrique Garc a-Alas y Ure a, widely known by his pen name Clar n, was a Spanish novelist and prominent critic. Born on April 25, 1852, in Zamora, Spain, he became one of the leading figures in Spanish realism. Clar n's work is characterized y his strong advocacy of liberalism and his outspoken anti-clerical stance, which made him both a controversial and influential voice in his time. His incisive critiques, especially through his written articles, also known as paliques, contributed significantly to the cultural and political discourse of 19th-century Spain. Despite his sharp criticisms of society and the church, his works are deeply insightful and reflect a keen understanding of human psychology. His most famous novel, La Regenta, examines themes of repression, societal expectation, and the complexities of human desire. Clar n's works have earned him a lasting place in Spanish literary history. He died on June 13, 1901, in Oviedo, Spain, at the age of 49. He was married to Onofre Garc a Arg elles y Garc a-Bernardo, and they had one child, Leopoldo Garc a-Alas Garc a-Arg elles. His parents were Leocadia Ure a and Genaro Garc a-Alas. Read More Read Less