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Mercedes Pinto
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Mercedes Pinto Armas
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| Died | 21 October 1976 (aged 93) |
Mercedes Pinto Armas (born in La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, on October 12, 1883 – died in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 21, 1976) was an important Spanish writer. She wrote many different kinds of works, including plays, poems, essays, and novels.
One of her most famous novels was He, written in 1926. This book was later turned into a movie called Él (which means This Strange Passion) in 1952. The famous director Luis Buñuel made the film.
Mercedes Pinto's Creative Works
Mercedes Pinto was a very talented writer. She created many different types of stories and artistic pieces throughout her life. Here are some of her notable works:
Plays
Mercedes Pinto wrote several plays that were performed on stage.
- “Un señor cualquiera” (1930)
- “Silencio” (1929)
- “Una mujer, Ana Rosa” (1932)
Poems
She also wrote beautiful poetry, sharing her thoughts and feelings through verses.
- “Brisas del Teide” (1921)
- “Cantos de muchos puertos” (1940)
- “Más alto que el águila” (1968)
Essays
Mercedes Pinto wrote essays, which are short pieces of writing that share a writer's opinion or analysis on a topic.
- “La emoción de Montevideo” (1949)
Novels
Her novels told longer stories with detailed characters and plots.
- “Él” (1926) – This novel was later made into a movie!
- “Ella” (1934)
- “El alma grande del pequeño Juan” (1950)
Film Work
Mercedes Pinto also contributed to the world of cinema.
- "El coleccionista de cadáveres" (1966)
- "Días de viejo color" (1967)
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