Felipe Pardo y Aliaga facts for kids
Felipe Pardo y Aliaga (born June 11, 1806, in Lima – died December 24, 1868, in Lima) was a famous Peruvian writer and politician. He was known for his poems, funny stories (satires), and plays. He also worked as a lawyer and was involved in the government.
About His Life
Felipe Pardo y Aliaga came from a very important family in Lima. His father, Manuel Pardo Ribadeneira, was a judge in the Real Audiencia of Lima, which was a high court during colonial times. His mother, Mariana de Aliaga y Borda, was the daughter of a noble family.
Felipe Pardo y Aliaga was one of the most important writers in Peru right after the country became independent. He wrote alongside Manuel Ascencio Segura, another famous Peruvian author. After Peru gained its freedom, Pardo y Aliaga became active in politics. He often supported conservative ideas.
He worked as a diplomat, representing Peru in other countries, like Chile. He also served as a minister in the government for presidents such as Felipe Santiago Salaverry, Manuel Ignacio de Vivanco, and Ramón Castilla.
Pardo y Aliaga married Petronila de Lavalle y Cabrero. Their son, Manuel Justo Pardo Lavalle, later became a president of Peru. His grandson, José Pardo y Barreda, also served as president.
His Writings
Felipe Pardo y Aliaga wrote many different types of works, including essays, travel stories, poems, and plays.
Essays and Travel Stories
These writings often shared his thoughts or described his journeys.
- Un viaje (A Journey), 1840 – also known as "El viaje del niño Goyito" (The Journey of Little Goyito).
Poetry
He wrote many poems, often using humor or satire to comment on society and politics.
- El carnaval de Lima (The Carnival of Lima), 1929
- La jeta del guerrero (The Warrior's Snout), 1925
- La nariz (The Nose)
- Los paraísos de Sempronio (Sempronio's Paradises)
- El ministro y el aspirante (The Minister and the Aspirant)
- A mi levita (To My Frock Coat)
- Qué guapos chicos (What Handsome Boys)
- Corrida de toros (Bullfight)
- La lámpara (The Lamp), 1844
- A mi hijo en sus días (To My Son on His Birthday), 1855
- Vaya una República (What a Republic!), 1856
- El Perú (Peru), 1856
- Constitución política (Political Constitution), 1859
Plays
His plays were often comedies that made fun of social customs or political situations.
- Frutos de la educación (Fruits of Education), 1830
- Una huérfana en Chorrillos (An Orphan in Chorrillos), 1833
- Don Leocadio y el aniversario de Ayacucho (Don Leocadio and the Anniversary of Ayacucho), 1833
See also
In Spanish: Felipe Pardo y Aliaga para niños
