LARRA, Luis Mariano de, Spanish writer, son of Mariano Jose de Larra (q.v.) : b. Mad rid, 17 Dec. 1830. On graduating in arts he entered journalism and became editor, finally, of the Gacetd de Madrid (1856-66). He filled many public offices and was decorated by several of the governments of Europe for brilliant literary work and advocacy of govern mental and other reforms. He was for a num ber of years director of the Boletin Oficial of the Department of Formento. He was tl•e author of a vast quantity of poetry, short stories and critical articles which appeared in almost every newspaper of note in Spain. Among his formal published works are 'Tres Noches de amor y celos,' 'La gota de tints' ; 'La ultima sourisa' (novels) • 'El Amor de la moda,) de Dios, "La flor del vane,' 'Batalla de reinas,' 'El amor y le interes,) 'El rey del mundo,' 'La oration de la tarde,' 'Flores y perlas,) 'Oros, copas, espadas y bastos,) 'Las corazones de oro,' buen hombre,' 'La viuda de Lopez,' and (dramas) ; 'Las hijas de Eva,' 'La conquista de Madrid,' 'Cadenas de oro,' 'La insula Barhtaria,' 'Los infiernos de Madrid,' 'Los hijos de la costa,' (El atrevido en la Corte,' (Sueiios de oro,) 'Lan vuelta al mundo,' 'Chorizos y polacos,' 'Las campanas de Car rion,' 'La guerra santa,' 'Los hijos de Mad rid,' 'Boccaccio,' 'El Guerrillero,' 'El Estu diante (Zarzuelas). The work of Larra is
generally interesting, and brilliant in spots; but he wrote too rapidly to produce much of the highest order. His dramas and zarzuelas have been long very popular in Spain and in the Latin-American countries where they have been presented by the best companies. Among the noted musicians who have furnished the music for his zarzuelas are Gaztambide, Arrieta, Ro gel, Marques, Caballero and Barbieri..