Corín Tellado ​

María del Socorro Tellado López, known as Corín Tellado, was a prolific Spanish writer of romantic novels and photonovels that were best-sellers in several Spanish-language countries. She published more than 5,000 titles and sold more than 400 million books, which have been translated into several languages. Her work is considered as inducing a significant cultural impact in the Hispanic world.

Quick Facts ​

• She's known as the most prolific writer of all time by UNESCO.
• Credited with writing more than 4,000 novels under her real name and various pseudonyms.
• Most of her books were romantic fiction novels.
• Her novels were translated into 27 languages.
• Her books sold more than 400 million copies worldwide.
• She wrote scripts for more than 45 television soap operas.

Background ​

Tellado was born in 1927 in El Franco, Asturias, Spain. She grew up in a middle-class family and was educated in a religious school. After finishing her education, she took a secretarial course. She sold her first novel, "Atrevida apuesta," in 1946 under the pseudonym Corín Tellado. She got married in 1959 and had two children, but was widowed early. Tellado was a prolific author, having written over 4,000 romance novels and stories in her lifetime, claiming a spot in the Guinness World Records for the most novels published in a single lifetime. Some of her works have even been adapted into films and TV series. She passed away in 2009.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Tellado was a prolific romance novelist who wrote in a style that was easy to read and relatable. Her works were characterized by their love stories, usually involving a strong heroine and a handsome, mysterious man. Through her storytelling, she shed light on the lives and conditions of women, challenging societal norms and expectations. Her impact in literature was significant, inspiring many readers and future writers in the romance genre.

Notable Works ​

• Simplemente María (1965)
• Revelaciones (1965)
• El infierno de los amantes (1966)
• La traición (1967)
• El último tren (1969)
• En el silencio de la noche (1970)
• Mi nombre es Venus (1971)
• A la sombra de los días (1972)
• A través del tiempo (1975)