Ernesto Herrera (playwright) facts for kids
Ernesto Herrera (born 1889, died 1917) was a talented writer from Uruguay. He wrote plays, short stories, and worked as a journalist.
About Ernesto Herrera
Ernesto Herrera was a very active writer in Uruguay. He started writing in his late teenage years. He wrote many short stories and plays. He was a strong believer in anarchist ideas. He wrote about social problems he saw around him.
His first book was Su Majestad el Hambre: Cuentos Brutales (His Majesty Hunger: Brutal Stories). This book was a collection of short stories. They focused on themes like poverty and hunger. Herrera showed his anger about unfairness and harshness in Uruguayan society. His stories often showed how desperation could lead to violence.
One of his most famous plays was El león ciego (The Blind Lion). It was published in 1911. Herrera also traveled to Europe many times. He mainly visited countries like Spain, Portugal, and France.
Main Works
Short Stories
- Su majestad el hambre (His Majesty Hunger) (1910)
Plays
- El estanque (The Pond) (1910)
- Mala laya (Bad Breed) (1911)
- El león ciego (The Blind Lion) (1911)
- La moral de Misia Paca (Misia Paca's Morals) (1911)
- El pan nuestro (Our Daily Bread) (1914)
- El caballo del comisario (The Commissioner's Horse) (1915)
- El Moulin Rouge (1915)
- La bella Pinguito (Beautiful Pinguito) (1916)
- La princesita Cenicienta (The Little Princess Cinderella) (unfinished)
Death and Legacy
Ernesto Herrera passed away in 1917. He was only 27 years old. Because he died so young, many people felt he had much more to offer. He left behind a reputation as a skilled playwright.
See also
In Spanish: Ernesto Herrera para niños
- List of Uruguayan writers
