Dámaso Alonso
1899–1990
· lived 90 years
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Dámaso Alonso y Perales was a Spanish poet, philologist, and literary critic. He is considered a central figure in the Generation of '27, a literary movement that marked 20th-century Spanish poetry. His poetic work is known for its introspection and reflection on the human condition, while his work as a philologist and critic left a lasting legacy in the study of the Spanish language and literature.
n. 1899-10-22, Madrid · m. 1990-01-25, Madrid
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Born in Madrid, Dámaso Alonso was a prominent figure in Spanish culture. He studied Law and Philosophy and Letters at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he later became a professor of Romance Philology. He was one of the founders and the first director of the Royal Spanish Academy. His academic career was marked by rigorous studies on the Spanish language and its literature, including seminal works on the 'Cantar de Mio Cid' and Baroque poetry. As a poet, Alonso published significant works such as 'Hijos de la ira', a book of profound existential anguish that reflects the difficulties of post-war Spain. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his life, establishing himself as one of the most important intellectuals of his time.
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