Francisca Herrera Garrido facts for kids
Francisca Herrera Garrido (born in 1869, died on November 4, 1950) was an important writer from Galicia, a region in Spain. She wrote many poems and stories, mostly in the Galician language. She also wrote some works in Spanish.
About Her Life
Francisca Herrera Garrido was born in A Coruña, a city in Galicia. Her family was well-off and important in the region. Even though she lived most of her life in Madrid, the capital of Spain, she always remembered her Galician roots.
She mainly wrote in Galician, which is the language spoken in Galicia. Francisca was inspired by another famous Galician writer, Rosalía de Castro.
Francisca Herrera Garrido was a pioneer for women writers. She was one of the first women to publish stories in the Galician language. This was a big step! She also made history by becoming the first woman to be a permanent member of the Royal Galician Academy. This is a very important group that studies and promotes the Galician language and culture.
Her contributions were recognized when she was honored on Galician Literature Day in 1987. This special day celebrates important Galician writers.
Her Books and Poems
Francisca Herrera Garrido wrote many books and collections of poems. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Sorrisas e bágoas, 1913 (This means 'Smiles and Tears')
- Almas de muller...¡volallas na luz!, 1915 (This means 'Souls of Women... Flying in the Light!')
- Frores do noso paxareco, 1919 (This means 'Flowers of Our Little Bird')
- Néveda, 1920
- A ialma de Mingos, 1922 (This means 'Mingos's Soul')
- Pepiña, 1922
- Martes de Antroido, 1925 (This means 'Carnival Tuesday')
- Réproba, 1925
- A neta de naipera, 1925 (This means 'The Granddaughter of the Card Player')
- Familia de lobos, 1928 (This means 'Family of Wolves')
Want to Learn More?
You can find more information about Francisca Herrera Garrido in Spanish here: Francisca Herrera Garrido para niños
