Víctor Domingo Silva facts for kids

Víctor Domingo Silva, a famous Chilean writer.

Víctor Domingo Silva in 1908, when he was a young politician.

Víctor Domingo Silva Endeiza (born May 12, 1882, in Tongoy, Chile – died August 20, 1960, in Santiago) was a very important Chilean writer. He was a poet, a journalist, and wrote plays. His mother's family came from the Basque region.

Early Life and First Steps

Víctor Domingo Silva grew up in a family that loved books and learning. This helped him develop a passion for writing. In 1906, he became a diputado, which is like a member of parliament. He represented the areas of Copiapó, Freirina, and Chañaral in the Chilean Congress.

While he was a diputado, Silva started sharing his poems. He published them in El Mercurio, a well-known newspaper in Chile.

The National Poet

People often called Víctor Domingo Silva "el poeta nacional" (the national poet). This was because he wrote many poems about Chile and its history. One of his most famous patriotic poems is called La Bandera, which means "The Flag."

Diplomatic Work Abroad

In 1928, Víctor Domingo Silva started working as a diplomat. This means he represented Chile in other countries. He was first sent to Patagonia, a region in Argentina. There, he helped create the Chilean province of Aisén.

Later, he became Chile's general consul in Madrid, Spain. He lived there for many years. Finally, in 1948, he returned to Chile.

A National Award

In 1954, Víctor Domingo Silva received a very special honor. He won Chile's National Prize for Literature. This award recognized his amazing contributions to Chilean writing.

Selected Poems

Here are some of the poetry books Víctor Domingo Silva wrote:

• Adolescencia (1906)
• Golondrina de invierno (1912)
• Palomilla brava (1923)
• El alma de Chile (1928), a collection of his poems
• El mestizo Alejo (1934)
• Poemas de Ultramar (1935)
• El cachorro (1937)
• La Criollita

Selected Plays

Víctor Domingo Silva also wrote plays for the theater. Some of his plays include:

• El Rey de la Araucanía (1936)
• Aún no se ha puesto el sol (1950)
• La tempestad se avecina
• El hombre de la casa

See also

In Spanish: Víctor Domingo Silva para niños