Hernán del Solar facts for kids
Hernán del Solar (1901–1985) was a famous writer from Chile. He wrote many different kinds of books, including poems, novels, and stories for children. He was also known for his essays and for looking closely at other people's writings. In 1968, he won the important Chilean National Prize for Literature. This award is one of the highest honors for writers in Chile.
Writing and Translations
Hernán del Solar was a very busy writer. He wrote stories and poems. He also translated many books from other languages into Spanish. He knew French, English, Italian, and Portuguese very well. Because of this, he was able to translate more than 80 books!
Famous Books for Young Readers
Hernán del Solar wrote many books that children and young people loved. Some of his most popular stories include:
- Fran and Javiera For Ever (1937)
- Green Wind (1940)
- Mac the Unknown Microbe (1946)
- The night across the street (1952)
- The Bambi Street Crime (1967)
- The Adventures of Totora
- Exploits of Nap and Moses (1976)
- Children's Tales (1978)
- The Red Moon (1984)
He also wrote other books for adults, like Paths (1919), which was his first play. He wrote about Chilean poetry and even a book called The man in the top hat.
Awards and Recognition
Hernán del Solar received several important awards for his writing. These awards showed how much people appreciated his work.
- Camilo Henriquez Award (1954): This award recognized his contributions to literature.
- National Prize for Literature (1968): This is the highest literary award in Chile. It showed that he was one of the country's most important writers.
- Ricardo Latcham Award (1971): Another award that celebrated his literary achievements.
Hernán del Solar's stories continue to be enjoyed by readers of all ages in Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Hernán del Solar para niños
