Dámaso Alonso

Spanish poet and philologist, La realidad.

Dámaso Alonso - Spanish poet and philologist, La realidad.
Born

October 22nd, 1898
127 years ago

Died

1990
35 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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Born in Madrid in 1898, a significant figure in 20th-century Spanish literature and philology. An influential poet, contributed to the literary movement called Generation of '27. Wrote extensively on language and literature while also serving in various academic roles. His major work, La realidad, explored themes of strength and human experience. In addition to poetry, recognized for deep scholarly analyses of Spanish language and literary history.

Published the poetry collection La realidad.

Contributed to Generation of '27.

Served as a professor of Spanish philology.

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