María Bibiana Benítez
Puerto Rican poet and playwright
Born
Died
1873
152 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Puerto Rico
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A prominent figure in Puerto Rican literature, contributions include poetry that reflects the island's culture and social issues. Authored plays that showcased the struggles and aspirations of women in her time. Engaged in literary activities that nurtured future generations of writers. Her work highlighted themes of identity and resilience, leaving a lasting legacy in the literary community.
Published poetry collections that addressed social themes
Wrote plays that portrayed women's experiences
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