Francisco Massiani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Francisco Massiani
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| Born | 2 April 1944 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | 1 April 2019 (aged 74) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Occupation | writer, painter |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Notable works | Piedra de mar (1968) |
| Notable awards | National Prize for Literature (2012) |
Francisco Massiani (born April 2, 1944 – died April 1, 2019) was a talented writer and painter from Venezuela. He is best known for his first novel, Piedra de mar (which means Sea Stone). This book became very popular right after it was published.
Piedra de mar is a special kind of story called a Bildungsroman. This means it's about a young person growing up and learning about life. Massiani's novel tells the story of a teenager from a regular family in Caracas, Venezuela.
Francisco Massiani won several important awards for his writing. In 1998, he received the Municipal Prize of Prose. Later, in 2005, he won a prize from the Urban Culture Foundation for his storybook, Florencio y los pajaritos de Angelina, su mujer. In 2012, he was honored with the National Prize for Literature. This award recognized all the amazing books and stories he had written throughout his life.
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His Creative Works
Francisco Massiani wrote many different kinds of books, including novels, short stories, and poetry.
Novels by Massiani
- Piedra de mar (1968) – His famous first novel.
- Los tres mandamientos de Misterdoc Fonegal (1976)
Short Story Collections
- Fiesta de campo/Renate o la vida siempre como en un comienzo (1965; published in 2008)
- Las primeras hojas de la noche (1970)
- El llanero solitario tiene la cabeza pelada como un cepillo de dientes (1975)
- Relatos (1990)
- Con agua en la piel (1998)
- Florencio y los pajaritos de Angelina, su mujer (2006) – This book won an award.
Poetry Books
- Antología (2006) – His first book of poems.
- Señor de la ternura (2007)
- Corsarios (2011)
Anthologies Featuring His Work
- 16 cuentos latinoamericanos : antología para jóvenes (1992) – This book is a collection of 16 Latin American stories for young people. It includes one of Massiani's stories.
Images for kids
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See also
- In Spanish: Francisco Massiani para niños
