Ernesto Herrera
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Ernesto Herrera was a Uruguayan
playwright, short story writer and journalist.
In terms of his successful writings, Herrera thereafter moved away from the genre of short story writer.
His first major play was 'El estanque', 1910 (The pond). Some of his plays received critical acclaim, particularly 'El leon ciego', 1911 (The blind lion).
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
playwright, short story writer and journalist.
Short stories
His writings include a collection of short stories 'Su majestad el hambre', 1910 (His majesty hunger).In terms of his successful writings, Herrera thereafter moved away from the genre of short story writer.
Plays
Herrera's reputation is particularly as a playwright.His first major play was 'El estanque', 1910 (The pond). Some of his plays received critical acclaim, particularly 'El leon ciego', 1911 (The blind lion).