Jorge Guillén
Spanish poet and influential literary critic
Born
January 18th, 1893
132 years ago
Died
1984
41 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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This individual played a significant role in the Generation of '27, shaping the landscape of Spanish literature. Long associated with the University of Málaga, contributions included critical essays and poetry collections. Major works include the acclaimed poetry collection 'Cántico', recognized for its exploration of beauty and existence. Engaged in literary criticism, this individual examined various literary movements and their cultural contexts. Received many accolades for contributions to literature throughout a prolific career.
Authored the poetry collection 'Cántico'
Contributed extensively to literary criticism
Participated in the Generation of '27
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