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A Spanish story-writer and dramatist; born in Madrid, Sept. 4, 1834. "The Philanthropist", a comedy, and "Fortunes and Misfortunes of Rosita", a novel, illustrate his talent at its best. His compositions are characterized in general by a light gayety. He was a very prolific writer.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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Platidiam
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