Nacimiento: 1837-02-23
, Conxo, Santiago de Compostela
Defunción: 1885-07-22
, A Matanza
Rosalía de Castro was a towering figure in Galician and Spanish literature, known for her profound sensitivity and her unmistakable lyrical style. Her work, marked by an intimate connection with the Galician land, addresses universal themes such as love, death, social injustice, and melancholy.
Her poetry, which transcended the boundaries of her time, is characterized by a musicality and expressive force that have made her an unavoidable reference. Through her verses, she explored the human condition with a compassionate yet heartbreaking gaze, leaving a literary legacy that continues to resonate today.
