Victorino Abente y Lago facts for kids
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Victorino Abente y Lago
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Victorino Abente y Lago
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Victorino Juan Ramón Abente y Lago
June 2, 1846 Muxía, Spain
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| Died | December 22, 1935 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | Poet |
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Notable work
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La tejedora de Ñandutí, El Salto del Guairá |
Victorino Abente y Lago (born June 2, 1846, in Muxía, Spain – died December 22, 1935, in Asunción, Paraguay) was a famous poet from Paraguay. He moved to Paraguay when he was 22 years old, in March 1869. This was a difficult time for the country because the Paraguayan War (1864–1870) had just ended. Even though he was from Spain, Victorino Abente y Lago truly connected with Paraguay. He dedicated his life and his writing to his new home.
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A Poet for Paraguay
Victorino Abente y Lago became an important voice in Paraguayan poetry. He was part of a style called romanticism, which focused on strong feelings and national pride. He wrote many poems that were published in newspapers and magazines in the capital city, Asunción.
Writing for a New Nation
His poems often talked about the rebirth of Paraguay after the war. People called him the "poet of the national resurrection" because he wrote about hope and rebuilding the country. He wanted to inspire people to look forward to a brighter future.
His Published Works
Many of Victorino Abente y Lago's poems were spread across different journals and magazines during his lifetime. After he passed away, his grandson, Cándido Samaniego Abente, collected these poems. In 1984, they were published together in a book called Poetic Anthology: 1867-1926. This book helped keep his important work alive for new generations.
What Others Said About Him
A writer named Ignacio A. Pane once wrote about Victorino Abente y Lago's work. He said that the poet sang "the most beautiful, passionate, enthusiastic and poetic song" for Paraguay. He felt that Victorino Abente y Lago's words helped guide Paraguay towards a better future, like a prophet showing the way to a "Promised Land."
Later Life
Victorino Abente y Lago was married to Isabel Miskowsky. He lived a long life and passed away in Asunción, Paraguay, on December 22, 1935, at the age of 89. Just a few months before he died, he saw Paraguay win another war, this time against Bolivia (1932-1935).
See also
In Spanish: Victorino Abente y Lago para niños
