Marta Brunet facts for kids
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Marta Brunet
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| Born | August 9, 1897 Chillán, Chile
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| Died | October 27, 1967 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Occupation | Writer |
Marta Brunet (born August 9, 1897, in Chillán, Chile – died October 27, 1967, in Montevideo) was a famous Chilean writer. She was known for her realistic stories about life in the countryside and cities. Marta Brunet won the National Prize for Literature, which is a very important award in Chile for writers.
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Marta Brunet's Life and Writing
Marta Brunet was the only child of Ambrosio Brunet Molina and María Presentación Cáraves de Colosia. Because her mother had a disability, Marta was mostly taught at home by special teachers.
Early Life and European Travels
When Marta was a teenager, she traveled to Europe with her parents. This trip was very important for her. She was inspired by the many authors and books she discovered there. These experiences helped shape her own writing style.
First Books and Literary Awards
In 1923, Marta Brunet published her first novel, Montaña adentro. This book was praised because it showed country life in a very real way. By 1929, she was living in Santiago, the capital of Chile. She won a literary prize for one of her short stories.
Exploring City Life in Her Stories
After moving to Santiago, Marta's writing started to include more stories about city life. Her 1946 book, Humo hacia el sur (which means Smoke on the Southern Shore), became one of her most famous works. It explored the lives of people in urban society.
Diplomatic Role and Recognition
Later in her career, Marta Brunet worked as a second secretary at the Chilean embassy. This was a diplomatic job representing her country. However, she was later asked to leave this position by the government of Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. Despite this, she continued to write and receive many honors. In 1961, she was awarded the National Literary Award, a major achievement for any writer in Chile.
Marta Brunet's Published Works
Here is a list of some of the books and stories Marta Brunet wrote:
- Montaña adentro, 1923
- Bestia dañina, 1926
- María Rosa, flor de Quillén, 1927
- Bienvenido, 1929
- Reloj de sol, 1930
- Cuentos para Marisol, 1938
- Aguas abajo, 1943
- Humo hacia el sur, 1946
- La mampara, 1946
- Raíz del seño, 1949
- María Nadie, 1957
- Aleluyas para los más chiquititos, 1960
- Amasijo, 1962
- Obras completas, 1962
- Soledad de la sangre, 1967
- Piedra Callada, 1946
See also
In Spanish: Marta Brunet para niños
