Ida Vitale facts for kids
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Ida Vitale
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Ida Vitale in 2022.
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| Born | 2 November 1923 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Occupation | literary critic, author, translator |
| Language | Spanish |
| Notable awards | Miguel de Cervantes Prize Alfonso Reyes Prize Delmira Agustini Medal |
| Spouse | Enrique Fierro Ángel Rama |
| Children | Amparo, Claudio |
Ida Vitale (born November 2, 1923) is a famous writer from Uruguay. She is known for her beautiful poems, but she also works as a translator, essayist, and literary critic. This means she helps people understand books and ideas by writing about them.
Her Life and Work
Ida Vitale was an important part of a group of artists and writers in Uruguay called the 'Generation of 45'. This group included many talented people like Carlos Maggi, Ángel Rama (who later became her husband), Mario Benedetti, and Juan Carlos Onetti. They all helped shape the art and literature of Uruguay.
In 1973, Ida Vitale had to leave Uruguay. A military junta (a government run by military leaders) took control of the country. She moved to Mexico City to find political asylum, which means she was given protection because she was in danger in her home country.
Later, she lived in Austin, Texas in the United States until 2016. After that, she returned to her home city of Montevideo, Uruguay, where she lives today. Ida Vitale is the last living member of the 'Generation of 45'. She has won many important awards for her writing. In 2019, she received the Cervantes Prize, which is one of the biggest honors for Spanish-language writers.
Ida Vitale celebrated her 100th birthday in November 2023!
Awards and Recognitions
Ida Vitale has received many special awards for her amazing work:
- 2019, She was named one of the BBC's 100 Women.
- 2018, She won the Miguel de Cervantes Prize, a very important award for writers in Spanish.
- 2016, She received the Federico García Lorca International Poetry Prize.
- 2015, She was given the Queen Sofía Ibero-American Poetry Prize.
- 2014, She won the Alfonso Reyes Prize.
- 2010, She was given an honorary degree (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the Universidad de la República in Uruguay.
- 2009, She received the Octavio Paz Prize.
See also
In Spanish: Ida Vitale para niños
