Germán Bleiberg facts for kids

Germán Bleiberg (born March 14, 1915, died October 31, 1990) was a talented writer from Spain. He was a poet, someone who wrote plays (a playwright), and a translator. He was an important part of a group of writers known as the "Generation of '36."

Life of Germán Bleiberg

Germán Bleiberg was born in Madrid, Spain, and he also passed away there. He first studied at a college in Germany. Later, he earned a special degree and a doctorate in Philosophy and Letters from the University of Madrid.

Life During the Spanish Civil War

During the Spanish Civil War, Germán Bleiberg served on the Republican side. In 1938, he won the National Theater Prize. He shared this award with another famous writer, Miguel Hernández, for a play that is now lost.

Life After the War and in the USA

After the war ended, Germán Bleiberg moved to the United States. There, he became a professor. He taught at Notre Dame University and New York University.

Notable Works and Collaborations

Some of his well-known poetry collections include "Sonetos amorosos" (1936), "Más allá de las ruinas" (1947), "La mutua primavera" (1948), and "Selección de poemas" (1975). He also worked with Julián Marías to create a famous book called "Diccionario de Literatura Española." This dictionary was printed many times.

Works by Germán Bleiberg

Germán Bleiberg wrote many different types of works. These included poetry, plays, and translations of other authors' books.

Poetry Collections

• El cantar de la noche. This was published in Madrid in 1935.
• Sonetos amorosos. This book of poems came out in Madrid in 1936.
• Más allá de las ruinas. Published in Madrid in 1947.
• La mutua primavera. This collection was published in San Sebastián in 1948.
• El poeta ausente, which included drawings by Gregorio Prieto. This book was published in Madrid in 1948.
• Selección de poemas (1936-1973). This collection was published in London in 1975.
• Antología poética. This book of selected poems was published in Madrid in 1985.

Plays Written by Bleiberg

• Sombras de héroes. This play was published in Madrid in 1938.
• La huida. This play was never published, but it helped him win the National Literature Prize in 1938.
• Amanecer. This play was published in Madrid in 1939.

Translations by Bleiberg

Germán Bleiberg also translated important works from other languages into Spanish.

• Novalis, Granos de polen. Himnos a la noche. Enrique de Ofterdingen. He translated these works by Novalis in 1987.

See also

In Spanish: Germán Bleiberg para niños