Ernesto Herrera
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Ernesto Herrera [1] (1889–1917) was a Uruguayan playwright, short story writer and journalist.
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Background[edit]
He travelled widely in Europe.
Herrera was active in journalism.
Works[edit]
Short stories[edit]
His writings include a collection of short stories 'Su majestad el hambre', 1910 (His majesty hunger).
In terms of his successful writings, Herrera thereafter moved away from the genre of short story writer.
Plays[edit]
Herrera's reputation is particularly as a playwright.
His first major play was 'El estanque', 1910 (The pond). Some of his plays received critical acclaim, particularly 'El leon ciego', 1911 (The blind lion).
Death and legacy[edit]
His early death in 1917 when he had not yet attained the age of 30 left his reputation as an accomplished playwright with a sense of unfulfilled potential.
References[edit]
- ^ 'Ernesto Herrera', Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:Ernesto Herrera,
See also[edit]
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