Xosé Neira Vilas facts for kids
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Xosé Neira Vilas
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Neira Vilas
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| Born | November 3, 1928 Gres, Vila de Cruces, Galicia, Spain |
| Died | November 27, 2015 (aged 87) Gres, Vila de Cruces, Galicia, Spain |
| Occupation | Novelist, Poet |
| Language | Galician, Spanish |
Xosé Neira Vilas (born November 3, 1928, died November 27, 2015) was an important writer from Galicia, a region in Spain. He is most famous for his book Memoirs of a Peasant Boy. This book tells the story of a young boy growing up in the countryside.
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Life of Xosé Neira Vilas
Xosé Neira Vilas was born in a small village called Gres in Galicia, Spain. His parents were farmers. He studied finance by mail, which means he learned through courses sent to him.
In 1949, when he was 21, he moved to Argentina. There, he met many other writers and thinkers who were interested in Galician culture and language. This movement was called Galicianism, which aimed to protect and promote the unique identity of Galicia.
In 1953, he helped start a group called Mocedades Galeguistas, which means "Galicianist Youths." This group worked to support Galician culture. In 1957, he married another writer, Anisia Miranda.
Later, in 1961, he moved from Argentina to Cuba. He lived there for many years before returning to Galicia. Xosé Neira Vilas passed away in 2015 when he was 87 years old.
Famous Books by Xosé Neira Vilas
Xosé Neira Vilas wrote many books, mostly in the Galician language. His stories often talked about life in the countryside, the experiences of people who left Galicia to live in other countries, and the history of his homeland.
Memoirs of a Peasant Boy
His most well-known book is Memoirs of a Peasant Boy (original title: Memorias dun neno labrego). It was published in 1961. This book became very popular because it showed the simple but often hard life of a young boy named Balbino in rural Galicia. The story is told from Balbino's point of view, making it easy for readers to connect with his experiences.
Books for Young Readers
Xosé Neira Vilas also wrote many wonderful books specifically for children and young people. These stories are often about friendship, nature, and growing up.
- O cabaliño de buxo (1971)
- Cartas a Lelo (1971)
- Espantallo amigo (1971)
- A marela Taravela (1976)
- Contos vellos pra rapaces novos (1983)
- De cando o Suso foi carteiro (1988)
- Chegan forasteiros (1992)
- O xardín de Irene (2015)
Other Works
Besides his famous novel and children's books, Neira Vilas wrote many other types of books:
- Prose: He wrote many other novels and short stories, like Xente no rodicio and Historias de emigrantes, which means "Stories of Emigrants."
- Poetry: He also published several collections of poems, sharing his feelings and thoughts through verse.
- Essays: He wrote many non-fiction books, called essays. These often focused on the history of Galicia, especially about Galicians who moved to places like Cuba and Argentina. He wrote about important figures like Castelao and Rosalía de Castro.
Xosé Neira Vilas also wrote a few books in Spanish, including a collection of short stories called En la extraña ciudad ("In the Strange City").
See also
In Spanish: Xosé Neira Vilas para niños
