David Viñas facts for kids
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David Viñas
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| Born | July 28, 1927 |
| Died | March 10, 2011 (aged 83) Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Occupation | Dramatist Critic Novelist Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1955–2008 |
David Viñas (born July 28, 1927 – died March 10, 2011) was an important writer from Argentina. He was known for his plays, books, and critical essays. Viñas often wrote about the history and challenges of his home country.
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David Viñas: A Voice for Argentina
David Viñas was born and grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He studied at the University of Buenos Aires. While there, he became a leader of the Argentine University Federation, a group for students.
Early Life and His First Books
Viñas published his first novel in 1955. He became well-known when he won the Gerchunoff Prize. This was for his novel Un Dios Cotidiano (1957). Later, he received the National Prize for his book Jauria (1971). The next year, his play Lisandro won the National Prize for Theater.
His Focus on Argentina's History
Viñas's writing mostly focused on Argentine history. Unlike some other writers of his time, he did not often use magical realism. He was very interested in Argentina's past with authoritarianism. This means a government where one person or group has total power. He also wrote about the strong influence of the Argentine military.
During a difficult military government in Argentina (1976-1983), Viñas faced personal tragedy. Two of his children went missing during this time. He lived outside Argentina during these years. He returned home in 1984 when the military government ended.
Later Years and Influence
Viñas was an early mentor to Beatriz Sarlo, another important writer and critic. He held more traditional left-wing political views than Sarlo did later on.
After Néstor Kirchner became president in 2003, Viñas became a strong supporter. In 2008, he helped start Carta Abierta ("Open Letter"). This was a group of left-wing public figures. They included writers, journalists, and university professors. They often wrote articles supporting Kirchner's policies.
Viñas also directed the Institute of Argentine Literature at his old university.
See also
In Spanish: David Viñas para niños
