Arqueles Vela facts for kids
Arqueles Vela (born in Guatemala or Tapachula in 1899 – died in Mexico City in 1977) was a Mexican writer, journalist, and teacher. He was originally from Guatemala.
Vela was an important member of a group called Stridentism. This was an exciting art movement in Mexico that wanted to create new and modern art. He wrote a famous book called La señorita Etcétera (1922). This book was one of the first "avant-garde" stories, meaning it was very new and experimental for its time.
He also wrote articles for a Mexican newspaper called "El Universal Ilustrado". Sometimes, he used a special writing name, or "pen-name," called "Silvestre Paradox." Other journalists used this name too.
What Arqueles Vela Wrote
Arqueles Vela wrote many different kinds of books and articles. He was known for both his poetry and his stories. He also wrote essays, which are non-fiction pieces where he shared his ideas about art and literature.
His Creative Works
- La señorita Etcétera (1922): This is one of his most famous and important stories.
- El café de nadie (1926)
- Un crimen provisional (1926)
- El intrasferible (1927)
- El viaje redondo (1929)
- Cuentos del día y de la noche (1945): This means "Stories of Day and Night."
His Ideas and Studies
Arqueles Vela also wrote books where he shared his thoughts on art, history, and writing.
- Historia materialista del arte (1936): This book explored the history of art.
- Evolución histórica de la literatura universal (1941): This looked at how literature has changed over time around the world.
- El arte y la estética (1945): This book was about art and beauty.
- Teoría literaria del modernismo (1949): This explained the ideas behind a style of writing called "modernism."
See Also
In Spanish: Arqueles Vela para niños
