José Baroja facts for kids
José Baroja, whose real name is Ramón Mauricio González Gutiérrez, is a talented writer, teacher, and editor from Chile. He was born on September 4, 1983. He is known for his amazing short stories and is part of the Poets of the World Movement.
Quick facts for kids
José Baroja
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| Born | Ramón Mauricio González Gutiérrez September 4, 1983 Valdivia, Chile |
| Pen name | José Baroja |
| Occupation | Writer, academic and editor |
| Language | Spanish |
| Education | Master's in Literature |
| Alma mater | Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile |
| Genre | Short story, poetry |
| Literary movement | Neofantastic and Social Realism |
| Notable works | El hombre del terrón de azúcar; Un hijo de perra; El lado oscuro de la sombra; Sueño en Guadalajara |
| Notable awards | Ensayo a Francisco de Miranda Concurso Literario Gonzalo Rojas Pizarro Tierras Poéticas Exilio |
| Spouse | Leyda Sinaí Mariscal Arcinierga |
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About José Baroja
José Baroja was born in Valdivia, Chile, in 1983. He is the oldest of three brothers. He spent his teenage years in Maipú, near Santiago.
He studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. There, he earned a bachelor's degree in Literature. He also completed a master's degree in Literature.
From 2007 to 2017, José Baroja taught at several universities. He gave lectures and workshops in cities like Santiago, Talca, and Valdivia. He also took part in many literary events.
In 2017, he won his first big writing award. This was the Gonzalo Rojas Pizarro Literary contest. After this, he won more awards in Argentina and Chile. He also published his first book, El hombre del terrón de azúcar y otros cuentos. Later that year, he started a storytelling group called RunRun. They shared their stories in libraries and schools.
In 2018, José Baroja was invited to Mexico. He attended literary festivals there. One big event was the Guadalajara International Book Fair. He also wrote articles and stories about important social events in Chile.
In 2019, he visited Mexico City, Toronto, Barcelona, and Buenos Aires. He then decided to move to Guadalajara, Mexico. In Chile, he helped start a magazine called Sudras y Parias. He also joined the Poets of the World Movement in Mexico. He helped create Audacia Editorial, a publishing company.
In 2020, he took part in the International Festival of Sonora Literature. He also published a book in Lima, Peru, called El lado oscuro de la sombra y otros ladridos. In 2021, his book No fue un catorce de febrero y otros cuentos was published in Spain.
In 2022, José Baroja married Leyda Mariscal, a writer from Mexico. In 2023, he joined the Creative Community of Los Ríos in Chile. His book Sueño en Guadalajara y otros cuentos was published in Spain. This book was also translated into French. He was part of the Chilean group at the Guadalajara International Book Fair.
In 2024, he was added to the Encyclopedia of Literature in Mexico (ELEM). This is a special online encyclopedia about Mexican literature.
Writing Style and Inspirations
José Baroja's stories use clear and careful language. But they often have deep meanings that make you think. His poems, however, are more raw and emotional.
His stories often mix fantasy with real-life situations. This style is called "Neofantastic" and "Social Realism." He gets ideas from famous writers like Jorge Luis Borges, María Luisa Bombal, Manuel Rojas, and Oscar Wilde. From them, he learned to use humor, irony, and to pay close attention to language.
Books by José Baroja
Short Story Collections
- El hombre del terrón de azúcar y otros cuentos
- Un hijo de perra y otros cuentos
- En memoria del alma de Don Trementino Marabunta y otros cuentos
- El curioso caso de la sombra que murió como un recuerdo y otros cuentos
- Historia de dos hombres que se extraviaron en el olvido y otros relatos
- Cuentos Reunidos–Antología Breve
- Cuentos de un escritor chileno en México
- Cuentos de un escritor trasnochado, in braille format
- Sobre la extraordinaria memoria de Ernesto Faundez Sanhueza
- El lado oscuro de la sombra y otros ladridos
- No fue un catorce de febrero y otros cuentos
- Sueño en Guadalajara y otros cuentos
Poetry
- Mi último invierno-Antología de un hombre que está cansado
Awards and Recognitions
José Baroja has won several awards. These include the Gonzalo Rojas Pizarro International Contest in Chile. He also won Tierras Poéticas and Exilio in Argentina.
His work has appeared in many collections of stories and poems. These books are published in both English and Spanish. Some examples include Alien Minds and Nueva Poesía y Narrativa Hispanoamericana del Siglo XXI. He was also listed in The 100 most outstanding writers of Ibero-America multiple times. His writings have been featured in various literary magazines around the world.
