José Marín Cañas facts for kids
José Marín Cañas (1904-1980) was an important writer and journalist from Costa Rica. He was born in San José, Costa Rica, in 1904. His parents were from Spain, and he studied in both Costa Rica and Spain.
Who Was José Marín Cañas?
José Marín Cañas worked in many different jobs throughout his life. One of his most important roles was as a journalist. He even broadcasted exciting football (soccer) matches on the radio!
His Start in Writing
His career as a writer began in 1928. Right away, he started winning awards! He won prizes for a short story and for a special kind of news report called a chronicle.
Famous Books He Wrote
José Marín Cañas wrote several novels. One of them was called El infierno verde (The Green Hell). This book was about the Chaco War, a conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Another important novel he wrote was Pedro Arnáez. This book touched on the 1932 peasant uprising in El Salvador, which was a difficult time in that country's history.
Besides writing books, he also worked as the director of a newspaper called La Hora. José Marín Cañas passed away in 1980.
See also
In Spanish: José Marín Cañas para niños
