Rubén Darío: The Man Who Revolutionized Hispanic Literature (+seeding)

On February 6, 1916, the Nicaraguan writer, journalist and poet, Rubén Darío, died, a man who revolutionized Hispanic literature and became the greatest influence on literary lovers throughout the 20th century.

“The Prince of Castilian Letters”, as he was baptized, was born on January 18, 1867 in Matagalpa (now Ciudad Darío). At just 13 years old, he published his first book of sonnets, “A Tear”, which earned him the nickname “The Poet Boy”.

Due to his fame, during his journey through Central and South America, Daria was able to practice the profession of journalist as a correspondent for La Nación (Argentina), La Unión (El Salvador), El Imparcial and Correo de la Tarde (Guatemala), as well as collaborating in various Spanish-speaking newspapers.

His art continues to ignite the hearts and minds of those who, inspired by his infinite prose, praise the greatness of human beings and nature, which with its passions, defects and virtues, was the center of the work of the eternal master of Latin American modernity.

Mazo News Team