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Enrique Laguerre
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| Born | Enrique Arturo Laguerre Vélez July 15, 1905 Aceitunas, Moca, Puerto Rico |
| Died | June 16, 2005 (aged 99) Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Pen name | Tristan Ronda; Luis Urayoan; Motial; Alberto Prado |
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| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Genre | novels, plays, columns |
| Notable works | "La Llamarada" |
| Spouse | Luz V. Romero Garcia |
Enrique Arturo Laguerre Vélez was a famous writer, teacher, and newspaper columnist from Moca, Puerto Rico. He was born on July 15, 1905, and lived until June 16, 2005.
One of his most important books is the 1935 novel La Llamarada, which means The Blaze. For many years, students in Puerto Rico had to read this book in their literature classes.
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Who Was Enrique Laguerre?
Enrique Laguerre was a talented writer who also worked as a teacher and newspaper columnist. He was known for his novels and plays.
Early Life and Education
Enrique Laguerre studied at different universities. He earned degrees in arts from the University of Puerto Rico and Columbia University in the United States.
In 1924, he took special classes to learn how to teach in rural areas. After that, he taught for many years, from 1925 to 1988. He taught both in elementary schools and at universities.
His Pen Names and Family Life
Enrique Laguerre sometimes used different names when he wrote. These are called pen names or pseudonyms. Some of his pen names included Tristán Ronda, Luis Urayoán, Motial, and Alberto Prado.
He was married to a respected writer named Luz V. Romero García. Laguerre also worked for many newspapers and magazines in Puerto Rico, including El Vocero.
Nomination for a Big Award
In 1998, many people, including former governors of Puerto Rico, thought Enrique Laguerre should win the Nobel Prize in Literature. This is a very famous award given to writers from all over the world. Even though they tried hard, he did not receive the award.
Laguerre was also an important member of the Center for Advanced Studies on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
His Final Years
Enrique Laguerre passed away on June 16, 2005, when he was 99 years old. He was buried at the Palacete Los Moreau in his hometown of Moca. This old estate was turned into a museum.
What Did Enrique Laguerre Write About?
Laguerre was one of the most active novelists in Puerto Rico. His books often talked about the challenges faced by colonized societies.
Exploring Rural Puerto Rico
His novel La Llamarada gives a detailed look at what life was like in rural Puerto Rico during the Great Depression. This was a time when many people faced economic hardship. Many of his novels are important books that students read in Puerto Rican literature classes.
Enrique Laguerre's Books
Here are some of the novels Enrique Laguerre wrote:
- La Llamarada (1935)
- Solar Montoya (1941)
- El 30 de Febrero (1942)
- La Resaca (1949)
- Los Dedos de la Mano (1950)
- La Ceiba en el Tiesto (1956)
- El Laberinto (1959)
- El Laberinto in English The Labyrinth(1960)
- Cauce sin Río: Diario de mi Generación (1962)
- El Fuego y su Aire (1970)
- Los Amos Benévolos (1976)
- Los Amos Benévolos in English The Benevolent Masters (1986)
- Infiernos Privados (1986)
- Por Boca de Caracoles (1990)
- Los Gemelos (1992)
- Proa Libre Sobre Mar Gruesa (1995)
- Contrapunto de Soledades (1999)
He also wrote essays and plays:
- La Resentida (1949)
- Antología de Cuentos Puertorriqueños (1954)
- Pulso de Puerto Rico (1956)
- Enrique Laguerre Habla Sobre Nuestras Bibliotecas (1959)
- Obras Completas (1962)
- La Responsabilidad de un Profesor Universitario (1963)
- El Jíbaro de Puerto Rico: Símbolo y Figura (1968)
- La Poesía Modernista en Puerto Rico (1969)
- Polos de la Cultura Iberoamericana (1977)
See also
In Spanish: Enrique Laguerre para niños
- List of Puerto Ricans
- French immigration to Puerto Rico
- List of Puerto Rican writers
- Puerto Rican literature
