Efrén Rebolledo facts for kids
Efrén Rebolledo was a Mexican poet, diplomat, and lawyer. He was born in Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico, on July 9, 1877. His original name was Santiago Procopio Rebolledo. He passed away in Madrid, Spain, on December 10, 1929. Rebolledo was known for his unique poetry style. He was also a very important person in Mexican literature and diplomacy.
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The Life of Efrén Rebolledo
Efrén Rebolledo was born in Actopan, Hidalgo. His mother was Petra Rebolledo, who was from the Otomi people. He grew up in Pachuca and his family faced hard times. He was a very bright student. He earned a scholarship to attend a special school. This school was the Scientific and Literary Institute. It was part of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo. Later, he studied law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He became a lawyer.
Early Career and Poetry
Rebolledo started to get noticed for his poetry around 1900. He wrote for several important magazines. One of these was Revista Moderna. Its director, Jesús E. Valenzuela, helped him a lot. He also wrote for Revista de Revistas and El Mundo Ilustrado. His early works showed his strong interest in literature.
A Diplomat for Mexico
In 1901, Efrén Rebolledo began working as a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He worked for Mexico in many places. These included Cuba, Chile, Guatemala, France, the Netherlands, China, and Japan. His time in Japan was very important for him. He lived there for almost ten years. This experience greatly influenced his writing. He even wrote a travel book about his time in Nikkō, Japan. He once translated a Japanese saying that means: "If you haven't seen Nikko, you can't say it's magnificent."
Writing and Politics
Besides his own books, Rebolledo also translated works by famous writers. These included Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde. In 1912, he helped start a magazine called Nosotros. Later, in 1917, he co-founded Revista Pegaso. He worked with other important Mexican writers like Enrique González Martínez.
From 1918 to 1922, Rebolledo served as a deputy. A deputy is like a representative in the government. He represented the Mezquital Valley in the Congress of the Union. During his time, he worked to help the farmers in his region.
Later Years and Family
From 1919 to 1922, Rebolledo worked as a diplomat in Oslo, Norway. While there, he met Thorborg Blomkvist. They got married in 1921. They had three children together. After his work in Norway, he moved to Madrid, Spain.
Efrén Rebolledo passed away in Madrid in 1929. He is remembered for his contributions to Mexican literature and diplomacy. His memory is honored in Mexico. There is a cultural center named after him, the Foro Cultural Efrén Rebolledo.
Efrén Rebolledo's Books and Poems
Efrén Rebolledo wrote many books and collections of poems. Here are some of his most famous works:
- El enemigo (a novel, 1900)
- Cuarzos (poems, 1902)
- Más allá de las nubes (poems, 1903)
- Hilos de corales (poems, 1904)
- Estela (poems and prose poems, 1907)
- Joyeles (a collection of his best works, 1907)
- Rimas japonesas (poems, 1907)
- Nikko (a travel book, 1910)
- Hojas de bambú (a novel, 1910)
- El desencanto de Dulcinea (prose poems, 1916)
- Caro victrix (poems, 1916)
- Libro de loco amor (1916)
- El águila que cae (a play, 1916)
- Salamandra, novela de Efrén Rebolledo (a novel, 1919)
- Joyelero (a collection of poems, 1922)
- Saga de Sigrida la Blonda (a novel, 1922)
Images for kids
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Bust of Efrén Rebolledo
See also
In Spanish: Efrén Rebolledo para niños
