Horacio A. Rega Molina facts for kids
Horacio Rega Molina (born in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina, in 1899 – died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1957) was an Argentine poet, journalist, writer, teacher, and playwright. He was especially known for writing sonnets, which are poems with 14 lines. He also worked as a literary critic for a newspaper called "El Mundo."
When he was young, between 1919 and 1925, his writing showed a clear influence from another famous writer, Leopoldo Lugones, who supported him. Horacio Rega Molina often wrote stories and poems about the Argentine countryside and the strong spirit of the land. He was also friends with Roberto Mariani and César Tiempo.
Life and Times
Horacio Rega Molina was born in 1899 in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, a city in Argentina. He passed away in Buenos Aires on October 24, 1957.
His Writing and Influences
Horacio Rega Molina was greatly influenced by the writer Leopoldo Lugones. He was also good friends with fellow writers Roberto Mariani and Cesar Tiempo.
Some of his most important books and poetry collections include:
- The Happy Hour (1919)
- The Poem of the Rain (1922)
- The Fragrant Tree (1923)
- On the Eve of Good Love (1925)
- Drawn from a Window Sunday (1928)
- Blue Map (1931)
- Provincial Oda (1940)
- Sentenced to Death Sonnets (1940)
- Root and Crown (1943)
- Homeland of the Field (1946)
- Sonnets My Blood (1951)
- Collection of Poems (1954)
Awards and Later Works
Throughout his life, Horacio Rega Molina received several important awards for his poetry. In 1925, he won the Municipal Poetry Prize. Later, in 1951, he was awarded the Grand National Prize for Poetry. He also received the top prize from the PEN Club, an international organization of writers.
In his hometown of San Nicolás de los Arroyos, July 10th (his birthday) was declared "the day of nicoleña culture" by a local law. This shows how much he was respected in his community.
After his death, two more of his books were published in 1994 by Plus Ultra: Odes of Jail and on Horseback and Consecration of the Fire.
See also
In Spanish: Horacio Rega Molina para niños
