Juan Panero facts for kids
Juan Panero (born April 2, 1908, died August 7, 1937) was a Spanish poet from Astorga, Spain. He was the brother of another poet, Leopoldo Panero. Juan Panero's poems often used classic styles and romantic ideas. He was part of a group of writers called the Generation of '36.
His Life and Literary Journey
Juan studied in San Sebastián. In 1924, he returned to his hometown, Astorga. There, in 1925, he started a literary magazine called Saeta with his friends. He even published a poem, A la que más me gusta, using the pen name Juan de Mena.
In 1928, Juan and his brother Leopoldo, along with other friends, started another magazine called Humo. Later, Juan moved to Madrid to go to university.
His only book of poems, Cantos del Oframiento, came out in 1936. That same year, Juan and Leopoldo also published their work in a literary magazine called Literatura. This magazine was started by writers Ricardo Gullón and Manuel Gil.
His Poetry Books
Juan Panero wrote two main books of poetry:
- Cantos del Oframiento (Songs of Offer) published in 1936.
- Presentimiento de la ausencia (Feeling of Absence) published in 1940. This book came out after he passed away.
His Passing
Juan Panero joined the army when the Spanish Civil War began. He sadly died in a car accident on August 7, 1937, while on his way to Astorga.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Panero para niños
