Francisco Umbral - chronicler of contemporary Spain

Abstract

The article is dedicated to some of the aspects of the life and works of the most prominent spanish journalist and writer Francisco Umbral (1935-2008). Umbral started his professional journalistic career in the 50-s of the last century, but his work became well known Spanish speaking world only after Spain came to democracy. Almost all of the publications of the author have a political satire nature. Umbral has made a considerable contribution into the development of the language of the contemporary Spanish press and literature.