Oscar Alfaro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Óscar Alfaro
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| Born | Óscar Gonzáles Alfaro September 5, 1921 San Lorenzo, Bolivia |
| Died | December 25, 1963 (aged 42) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Occupation | Poet, Teacher, Journalist |
| Nationality | Bolivian |
Óscar Gonzáles Alfaro, often called Óscar Alfaro, was a well-known writer, poet, teacher, and journalist from Bolivia. He was born in San Lorenzo on September 5, 1921, and passed away on December 25, 1963. Óscar Alfaro is especially famous for his wonderful books written for children and young people.
About His Life
Óscar Alfaro started studying law at a big university called Universidad Mayor de San Simón in Cochabamba, but he didn't finish his degree. Instead, he became a teacher. He taught Spanish and literature at the Normal Canasmoro, which is a special college for training teachers in San Lorenzo. He also taught in many other schools and institutes in Tarija and La Paz.
He was also a radio host! He created and produced a radio show called La República de los Niños (which means The Children's Republic) on Radio Illimani. He also wrote articles for different newspapers. When he lived in La Paz, he was part of a group of writers called Gesta Barbara.
Óscar Alfaro was very interested in social issues and wanted to show the daily lives and traditions of people in Bolivia through his writing. Many of his poems were put to music by different composers, including the famous singer-songwriter Nilo Soruco.
His poems were so good that they were translated into many languages, like German, French, English, Portuguese, and Russian. For example, his story El cuento de las estrellas (The Story of the Stars) was published in Russia in 1984.
After Óscar Alfaro passed away, his wife, Fanny Mendizábal, who was also a teacher, made sure his amazing works continued to be shared with the world. Today, many schools and educational places in Bolivia are named after Óscar Alfaro, and his poems and stories are still studied by students.
His Books
Óscar Alfaro wrote many books, mostly poetry and stories for children. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Canciones de lluvia y tierra (1948)
- Bajo el sol de Tarija, poetry (1949)
- Cajita de música, poetry (1949)
- Alfabeto de estrellas, poetry (1950)
- Cien poemas para niños, poetry (1955)
- Cuentos infantiles, short stories (1962)
- La escuela de fiesta, civics poems (1963)
See also
In Spanish: Óscar Alfaro para niños
