Miguel Hernández
Spanish poet and playwright
Born
October 30th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1942
82 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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A prominent figure in 20th-century Spanish literature, focused on themes of love, nature, and social justice. His literary career was marked by the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, during which many of his works were written. Hernández's poem collection, 'Perito en Lunas', showcased his mastery of metaphor and was published in 1937. His works faced censorship under the Franco regime, leading to imprisonment. Despite this, his poetry maintained a significant cultural legacy in Spain and beyond. His untimely death in 1942 occurred while he was incarcerated, but his influence continues to resonate in the Spanish literary canon.
Published the poetry collection 'Perito en Lunas'
Wrote plays such as 'El labrador de moret'
Produced work that reflected the struggles of the Spanish Civil War
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