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Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio.
Born July 12, 1900
Rianxo, Galicia, Spain
Died January 28, 1930(1930-01-28) (aged 29)
Asados, Rianxo, Galicia, Spain
Occupation Poet
Nationality Galician, Spanish
Genre Poetry
Literary movement Creacionismo

Manuel Antonio Pérez Sánchez (born July 12, 1900 – died January 28, 1930) was a famous poet from Galicia, Spain. He is best known by his shorter name, Manuel Antonio. Even though he lived a short life, he became a very important writer. People remember him for his unique way of writing poetry. In 1979, he was honored on Galician Literature Day, a special day celebrating writers from Galicia.

Manuel Antonio's Early Life

Manuel Antonio was born in a town called Rianxo, located in Galicia, Spain. He was born on July 12, 1900. Galicia is a region in northwest Spain with its own language and culture. Growing up in this area likely influenced his writing.

Becoming a Poet

Manuel Antonio chose to become a poet. This means he wrote poems, which are special pieces of writing that often use rhythm and rhyme. Poets use words to express feelings, ideas, and stories. Manuel Antonio became known for his modern and fresh approach to poetry.

His Unique Poetry Style

Manuel Antonio was part of a special art movement called Creacionismo. This word comes from "creation." Poets in this group believed that a poem should be like a new, independent object. They thought a poem shouldn't just describe something that already exists. Instead, the poem itself should create its own reality.

What is Creacionismo?

In Creacionismo, poets tried to invent new images and ideas. They didn't just copy the real world. Imagine a painter who doesn't just paint a tree, but invents a completely new kind of tree that only exists in their painting. That's a bit like what Creacionismo poets did with words. They wanted their poems to be original creations.

Manuel Antonio's Contributions

Manuel Antonio's poems were often very visual. They used strong images and sometimes broke traditional rules of grammar and structure. He wanted his readers to experience something new and exciting when they read his work. His most famous book of poems is called De catro a catro.

A Lasting Legacy

Manuel Antonio passed away on January 28, 1930, in Asados, which is also in Rianxo, Galicia. He was only 29 years old. Despite his young age, his work left a big mark on Galician literature.

Honored in Galicia

His importance was recognized many years later. In 1979, he was the main person celebrated on Galician Literature Day. This day happens every year on May 17. It honors a different Galician writer each time. Being chosen for this day shows how much his work is valued. It means his poems are still important and inspiring to people today.

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