Xohana Torres facts for kids

Xohana Torres Fernández (born November 22, 1929 – died September 12, 2017) was a talented writer from Spain. She was a poet, a playwright (someone who writes plays), and a novelist. Xohana Torres was also a member of the Royal Galician Academy, which is a very important group that studies and protects the Galician language.

She wrote many famous works. Her novel, Adiós, María (1971), even won a special literary prize. Another well-known work was Estación ao mar (1980). Xohana Torres was part of a group of writers who worked hard to support the Galician language and its literature. This was during a time in Spain called the Francoist era. During this period, regional languages like Galician were often not allowed to be used publicly.

Xohana Torres also helped create and direct Raíz e Tempo. This was the very first cultural radio program that was broadcast only in the Galician language. She also wrote books especially for children. Some of her children's books include Polo mar van as sardiñas (1968) and Pericles e a balea (1984).

Early Life and Background

Xohana Torres was born in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Her birthday was November 22, 1929. She grew up in Galicia, a region in northwest Spain.

Fighting for Galician Language

During the time Xohana Torres was writing, Spain was ruled by a government that did not like regional languages. The government wanted everyone to speak only Spanish. This meant that languages like Galician were often not allowed in schools or on the radio.

• Xohana Torres and other writers believed it was very important to keep the Galician language alive.
• They used their writing to show the beauty and importance of Galician literature.
• By writing in Galician, they helped protect their culture and history.

Important Works

Xohana Torres wrote many different kinds of stories and poems. She was known for her strong voice and her love for her homeland.

Novels and Poetry

• Adiós, María (1971): This was a famous novel that won an award from a Galician center in Buenos Aires.
• Estación ao mar (1980): This is another one of her well-known books.
• Her poems often talked about the sea and the land of Galicia.

Children's Books

Xohana Torres also enjoyed writing for younger readers.

• Polo mar van as sardiñas (1968)
• Pericles e a balea (1984)

These books helped introduce the Galician language to new generations of children.

Radio and Culture

Xohana Torres was not just a writer. She also worked in radio.

• She directed a radio show called Raíz e Tempo.
• This show was special because it was the first cultural program broadcast only in Galician.
• It helped share Galician stories, music, and ideas with more people.

Later Life and Legacy

Xohana Torres passed away in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. She died on September 12, 2017, when she was 87 years old. Her work continues to be important for the Galician language and literature. She is remembered as a brave writer who helped keep her culture strong.