Salvador Díaz Mirón facts for kids
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Salvador Díaz Mirón
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| Born | Salvador Antonio Edmundo Espiridión y Francisco de Paula Díaz Ibáñez 14 December 1853 Veracruz, Mexico |
| Died | 12 June 1928 (aged 74) Veracruz, Mexico |
| Occupation | Writer, politician, journalist |
| Nationality | Mexican |
Salvador Díaz Mirón (born December 14, 1853 – died June 12, 1928) was a famous Mexican poet. He was born in the port city of Veracruz. His poems were very popular and he became an important figure in Mexican literature. Besides writing, he also worked as a politician and a journalist.
Life of a Mexican Poet
Salvador Díaz Mirón was born in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1853. From a young age, he showed a great talent for writing. He grew up to be a very important poet in Mexico.
He was not just a writer; he also took part in politics. This meant he helped make decisions for his country. He also worked as a journalist, writing for newspapers and sharing his ideas with the public.
After living away from Mexico for a long time, he returned to his home city of Veracruz. He passed away there on June 12, 1928.
His Poetic Style
Salvador Díaz Mirón's early poems were written in a very strong and emotional style. This is often called a romantic style. He was inspired by famous poets like Lord Byron and Victor Hugo.
Later in his life, his writing style changed. His poems became more classical. This means they were more structured and focused on clear ideas and perfect forms.
One of his most famous poems is A Gloria. It was very important and influenced many other writers. In 1901, he published a book of poems called Lascas. The title means "Chips from a Stone." This book helped him become known as a writer who prepared the way for a new style called modernismo. Modernismo was a big change in how poetry was written in Latin America.
Major Works
Salvador Díaz Mirón wrote many books of poetry throughout his life. Here are some of his most well-known works:
- The Mexican Parnassus (1886)
- Poetry (published in New York, 1895)
- Poems (published in Paris, 1900)
- Flakes (published in Xalapa, 1901, and reprinted many times)
- Poems (1918)
- Complete Poems (published by UNAM, with notes by Antonio Castro Leal, 1941)
- Collection of poems (published by UNAM, 1953)
- Prosas (1954)
See also
In Spanish: Salvador Díaz Mirón para niños
