Bernardo Verbitsky facts for kids
Bernardo Verbitsky (born November 22, 1907 – died March 15, 1979) was an important Argentine writer and journalist. He wrote many books and articles, sharing stories about life in Argentina.
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Who Was Bernardo Verbitsky?
Bernardo Verbitsky was born in Argentina. His parents were immigrants from Ukraine. He grew up to become a well-known writer and journalist. He also worked as a screenwriter for movies.
His Early Life and Career
Bernardo Verbitsky was a journalist for a newspaper called Noticias Gráficas. He also joined the "Buenos Aires Lunfardo's Academy." This group studied Lunfardo, which is a special slang used in Buenos Aires. Verbitsky wrote a lot about the city of Buenos Aires. He often wrote about its daily life and its famous tango music. One of his novels, Calles de tango, was even made into a movie in 1958. The movie was called Una cita con la vida (A date with life).
Famous Books and Their Impact
One of Verbitsky's most famous books was Villa Miseria también es América. This book was published in 1957. The title means "Povertyville is also America." This book was so impactful that it gave a popular name to the shanty towns in Argentina. These poor neighborhoods are still called villas miseria today. Bernardo Verbitsky passed away in Buenos Aires in 1979. His son, Horacio Verbitsky, also became a well-known journalist.
Awards and Recognition
Bernardo Verbitsky received several awards for his writing. These awards showed how much his work was valued.
- He won the "Ricardo Güiraldes" award in 1941 for his book Es Difícil Empezar a Vivir.
- He also received the "Alberto Gerchunoff" award in 1965 for the same book.
- His book En estos años earned him the "Faja de Honor" from the Writer's Argentina Society (SADE).
- For Villa Miseria También Es América, he received a "Municipal" award.
- He also won another "Faja de Honor" from SADE for La Neurosis Monta Su Espectáculo.
- His book Hermana Y Sombra received awards from the "Club of the XIII" and the Dupuytrén Foundation.
See also
In Spanish: Bernardo Verbitsky para niños
