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Rafael Arevalo Martinez
He was born in Guatemala. -
Academic Training
He was a shy, sickly and weak child, but with talent. -
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Life through his study
He studied at the schools "Nia Chon" and "San Jose de los Infantes", but he did not manage to finish even the baccalaureate because of health problems. -
Arévalo Martínez cultivated narrative and poetry.
His first public steps in literature were in 1905. -
Occupation
Poet, narrator, dramatist, chronicler and Guatemalan essayist, one of the most outstanding representatives of the Generation. -
Poet
He started as a modernist poet, being one of the highest exponents of the movement, with Mayan books. -
Juan Chapin Magazine
He founds and directs the magazine and was spokesman of that generation. -
Books
The tormented, which are two of the few examples of full modernism can offer Guatemalan poetry. -
Director of the National Library of Guatemala
He met Spain and other countries in Europe -
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Awards
He was a journalist, a Spanish language teacher and a corresponding member of the Spanish Academy of Language. He received multiple awards and decorations, such as the Rubén Darío Order in Nicaragua and the Order of the Quetzal in Guatemala. -
Death
He died of old age leaving many memories for Guatemala, poetry book, etc. -
Critics
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