Francisco Monterde facts for kids
Francisco de Asís Monterde García Icazbalceta (born August 9, 1894, died February 27, 1985) was a very important Mexican writer. He was born and passed away in Mexico City. He wrote many different kinds of books and plays for over fifty years! He also helped a lot to promote art and culture in Mexico after the Mexican Revolution.
Awards and Recognition
Francisco Monterde received a very special award in 1975. It was called the National Prize for Arts and Sciences. This award is one of the highest honors a person can get in Mexico for their work in arts and sciences.
What Did He Write?
Francisco Monterde was a very busy writer. He wrote many different types of books and plays. He wrote novels, plays for the theater, essays, and even history books. His works often explored Mexican culture and history.
Some of his interesting works include:
- Los virreyes de la Nueva España (1922) – This book was about the viceroys of New Spain, which was Mexico during colonial times.
- En el remolino: drama (1924) – A play he wrote.
- La hermana pobreza : novela mexicana inédita (1925) – An unpublished Mexican novel.
- Moctezuma: el de la silla de oro (1947) – A book about Moctezuma, a famous Aztec emperor.
- Teatro indígena prehispánico (Rabinal Achí) (1955) – He edited this book about ancient plays from before the Spanish arrived.
- Una moneda de oro y otros cuentos (1965) – A collection of short stories.
- El temor de Hernán Cortés: y otras narraciones de la Nueva España (1980) – More stories about New Spain.
He also wrote about other famous Mexican writers and poets, helping people learn more about their work.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Monterde para niños
