Joaquín Edwards Bello facts for kids
Joaquín Edwards Bello (born May 10, 1887 – died February 19, 1968) was a famous Chilean writer and journalist. He had British family roots. He is known for writing many books and articles about Chilean life.
His Early Life and Writing
Joaquín Edwards Bello was born in Valparaíso, a very important port city in Chile. His family, the Edwards, was and still is one of the most powerful families in the country.
He went to school at The Mackay School. Later, he studied at Liceo Eduardo de la Barra. To help him learn even more, his family sent him to Europe in 1904. This trip helped him see different cultures and ideas.
His first novel was called El inútil. This means The Useless One. When it came out, it caused a lot of talk in Santiago, Chile's capital. Because of this, Joaquín moved to Brazil for a while. The main character in his book, Eduardo Briset Lacerda, was a rich young man who cared about society. This character was a lot like Edwards Bello himself.
Awards and Recognition
Joaquín Edwards Bello received many important awards for his writing and journalism. These awards showed how much his work was valued.
- Atenea Award, from the University of Concepción (1932)
- Premio Marcial Martínez (1934)
- Premio Nacional de Literatura de Chile (National Prize for Literature of Chile) (1943)
- National Prize for Journalism (1959)
- Decoration Hijo Ilustre de Valparaíso (Honored Son of Valparaíso) (1958)
See also
- Edwards family
In Spanish: Joaquín Edwards para niños
