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Luís Pimentel
Born Luís Vázquez Fernández-Pimentel
18 December 1895
Lugo, Galicia
Died 13 February 1958(1958-02-13) (aged 62)
Lugo, Galicia
Occupation Physician
Language Spanish and Galician
Education Medicine
Alma mater University of Santiago de Compostela
Spouse Pilar Cayón Fernández
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Luís Vázquez Fernández-Pimentel (born December 18, 1895, in Lugo – died February 13, 1958, in Lugo) was an important Galician poet. He was known for his unique way of writing poetry.

In 1990, Galician Literature Day was dedicated to him. This special day celebrates Galician writers and their works.

About Luís Pimentel

Luís Pimentel was born in Lugo, a city in Galicia, Spain. He studied medicine at the University of Santiago de Compostela. Even though he became a doctor, his true passion was writing poetry. He wrote in both Spanish and Galician.

His poems often explored feelings of loneliness, sadness, and the beauty of everyday life. He was a quiet person who observed the world around him very closely.

His Poetic Style

Pimentel's poetry is known for being very personal and deep. He used simple words to talk about big ideas. His poems often felt like a quiet conversation. He was part of a group of poets who brought new ideas to Galician literature.

His Published Works

Luís Pimentel published several collections of his poems. These books show his growth as a writer and his unique voice.

  • Triscos (1950): This was one of his first major collections.
  • Sombra do aire na herba (Shadow of the Air on the Grass) (1959): This book was published after he passed away. It is one of his most famous works.
  • Barco sin luces (Ship Without Lights) (1960): Another collection published after his death.
  • Poesía enteira (Complete Poetry) (1981): This book brought together many of his poems.
  • Luis Pimentel. Obra inédita o no recopilada (Unpublished or Uncollected Work) (1981): This collection included poems that had not been published before.
  • Poesía galega (Galician Poetry) (1989): A collection focusing on his Galician poems.
  • Poesías completas, de Luís Pimentel (Complete Poems of Luís Pimentel) (1990): Another comprehensive collection.
  • Luís Pimentel. Obra completa (Complete Works) (2009): A more recent and full collection of all his writings.

Legacy and Recognition

Luís Pimentel is remembered as one of the most important Galician poets of the 20th century. His work continues to be studied and enjoyed by many. The dedication of Galician Literature Day to him shows how much he is valued in his home region. His poems help us understand the feelings and thoughts of people in Galicia during his time.

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