Horacio silvestre quiroga forteza was an uruguayan novelist, poet, and above all short story writer. Horacio quiroga holds much the same position in spanish american literature as does edgar allan poe in north american letters. Written in eloquent prose, this short story collection is struggles with two main themes running simultaneously throughout the collection. His own life from his birth in uruguay to his suicide in argentina was filled with adventure, tragedy, and violence.
The decapitated chicken and other stories by horacio quiroga was not an easy read. Like poe, whom quiroga admired and who influenced the uruguayan. Rafael ferro, julieta ortega, santiago pedrero, jean. Horacio quiroga 1878 1937 horacio quiroga in biographical summaries of notable people horacio quiroga was born on december 31 1878, in salto. Horacio quiroga nacque a salto, in uruguay, il 31 dicembre 1878, ultimo dei quattro figli di prudencio quiroga e juana petrona forteza. Horacio quiroga historical records and family trees. Funciones, criticas, fotos, ficha tecnica, comentarios del publico. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The decapitated chicken and other stories by horacio quiroga. Horacio quiroga salto, 1878 buenos aires, 1937 destacado narrador uruguayo ha sido considerado creador del cuento moderno hispanoamericano. Horacio quiroga 1 horacio quiroga horacio quiroga horacio quiroga en 1900.
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