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Aurelio Espinosa Pólit
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Statue of Aurelio Espinosa Pólit in front of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
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| Born | July 11, 1894 Quito, Ecuador |
| Died | February 21, 1961 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Writer, Poet, Professor, Priest |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Aurelio Espinosa Pólit (born in Quito, Ecuador, on July 11, 1894 – died February 21, 1961) was an important Ecuadorian writer, poet, and university professor. He helped start the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. He also founded the Aurelio Espinosa Pólit Museum and Library in Quito.
He was a Jesuit priest, which is a type of religious order. He wrote more than 600 pieces and books during his life. He was also a very famous translator. He translated all the writings of ancient Latin poets like Virgil and Horace into Spanish. He also translated works by the Greek play writer Sophocles.
Aurelio Espinosa Pólit was the first leader of the Pontifical Catholic University. There, he taught Greek language and Greek literature. He knew Latin and Greek very well. He could also speak English, French, Spanish, and Italian fluently.
Today, a major writing award in Ecuador is named after him. It is called the Aurelio Espinosa Pólit Prize.
What He Wrote
Aurelio Espinosa Pólit wrote many different kinds of works. He wrote essays, which are short pieces of writing about a specific topic. He also wrote poetry, which is a form of art using words.
Essays and Studies
He wrote many essays about literature and education. For example, he wrote about the Roman poet Virgil. He also wrote about the history of the Ecuadorian National Anthem. He studied and wrote about important Ecuadorian writers.
Poetry Collections
Aurelio Espinosa Pólit also published several books of his own poems. These included collections like Del mismo laúd and Alma adentro. His poetry showed his deep thoughts and feelings.
Famous Translations
One of his most important contributions was his translation work. He translated many classic works from Latin and Greek into Spanish. His translations of Virgil's Bucolics, Georgics, and Aeneid are very well known. He also translated works by Sophocles.
See also
In Spanish: Aurelio Espinosa Pólit para niños
