List of Venezuelan writers
Encyclopedia
This is a list in chronological order of Venezuela
n literary figures and their most representative works, including poet
s, novelists, historian
s, essayists, and scholars.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n literary figures and their most representative works, including poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
s, novelists, historian
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
s, essayists, and scholars.
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- José Vicente Abreu (1927-1987) novelist, author of “Se llamaba SN” (1964), “Guasina” (1969), “Las 4 letras” (1969).
- Miguel Acosta Saignes (1908-1989 journalist, essayist and historian, author of “Estudios de folklore venezolano” (1962) and “Vida de los esclavos negros en Venezuela” (1967).
- Alfredo Armas AlfonzoAlfredo Armas AlfonzoAlfredo Armas Alfonzo was a Venezuelan writer, critic, editor and historian, well known throughout Latin America...
(1921-1990) historian, author of “El osario de Dios” (1967).
- José Antonio de Armas ChittyJosé Antonio de Armas ChittyJosé Antonio de Armas Chitty was a Venezuelan historian, poet, chronicler, essayist, biographer and researcher....
(1908-1995) historian, author of “Zaraza, Biografía de un Pueblo”, “Caracas habla en Documentos”.
- Rafael Arráiz LuccaRafael Arráiz LuccaRafael Arráiz Lucca, is a Venezuelan essayist, poet, historian and professor.Arraiz Lucca is professor in the Metropolitan University of Caracas . Since 2001, has been in charge of the "Fundación Para la Cultura Urbana" , in Caracas...
(born 1959) historian, essayist, poet and journalist, author of “Venezuela en cuatro asaltos” (1993), “El recuerdo de Venecia y otros ensayos” (1999) and “Venezuela: 1830 a nuestros días” (2007).
- Enriqueta Arvelo LarrivaEnriqueta Arvelo LarrivaEnriqueta Arvelo Larriva was a Venezuelan poet, "one of the founders of women's poetry in Venezuela and one of the country's principal avant-garde poets"....
(1886-1962) poet, author of “Voz asilada” (1939).
- Alberto Arvelo TorrealbaAlberto Arvelo TorrealbaAlberto Arvelo Torrealba , was a Venezuelan lawyer, educator and folklorical poet. Author of .Torrealba was born in Barinas. But in his youth, he moved to Caracas where he studied high school, and attended the Central University of Venezuela...
(1905-1971) poet, author of “Cantas” (1938) and “Glosas del cancionero” (1950).
- Rafael María BaraltRafael María BaraltRafael María Baralt y Pérez was a Venezuelan diplomat, writer and historian. He was the first Latin American to occupy a chair at the Real Academia Española...
(1810-1860) diplomat, writer and historian, author of “Resumen de la Historia de Venezuela” (1840) and “Adiós a la Patria” (1842).
- Andrés BelloAndrés BelloAndrés de Jesús María y José Bello López was a Venezuelan humanist, poet, lawmaker, philosopher, educator and philologist, whose political and literary works constitute an important part of Spanish American culture...
(1781-1865) humanist, poet, philosopher and educator, author of “Calendario manual y guía de forasteros” (1810), “Alocución a la poesía” (1823) and “Silva a la agricultura de la zona tórrida” (1826).
- Juan Beroes (1914-1975) poet, author of “Materia de eternidad” (1956), “Poemas itálicos” (1956) and “Los deshabitados paraísos” (1967).
- Rómulo BetancourtRómulo BetancourtRómulo Ernesto Betancourt Bello , known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", was President of Venezuela from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, as well as leader of Accion Democratica, Venezuela's dominant political party in the 20th century...
(1908-1981) politician, journalist and essayist, author of “Venezuela: política y petróleo” (1956).
- Andrés Eloy BlancoAndrés Eloy BlancoAndrés Eloy Blanco Meaño was an important Venezuelan poet, politician, member of the Generación del 28, and one of the founders of Acción Democrática ....
(1897-1955) politician and poet, author of “Liberación y siembra” (1938) “Giraluna” (1955) and “La Juanbimbada” (1959).
- Eduardo BlancoEduardo Blanco (writer)Eduardo Blanco , Venezuelan writer and politician, was aide-de-camp to General José Antonio Páez, independence hero and first president of Venezuela after the breakup of Gran Colombia in 1830....
(1840-1903) novelist and historian, author of “Venezuela Heróica” and “Zárate” (1882).
- Rufino Blanco Fombona (1874-1944) historian, author of “El hombre de hierro” (1907) and “Mocedades de Bolívar” (1939).
- Mario Briceño IragorryMario Briceño IragorryMario Briceño Iragorry , was a Venezuelan intellectual and cultural analyst. He was also a notable writer, politician, journalist, lawyer, historian, diplomatic and teacher. He won the National Prize for Literature in 1948...
(1897-1958) essayist and historian, author of “El caballo de Ledesma” (1951), “Mensaje sin Destino” (1952).
- Federico Brito FigueroaFederico Brito FigueroaFederico Brito Figueroa was a renowned Venezuelan Marxist historian and anthropologist. Brito's ideas and writings played an important role in the ideological formation of Hugo Chavez, current president of Venezuela....
(1921-2000) historian, author of “La estructura económica de Venezuela colonial” (1978) and “Tiempo de Ezequiel Zamora” (1981).
- Luis Britto GarcíaLuis Britto GarcíaLuis Britto García , is a Venezuelan writer, playwright and essayist. His narrative has been awarded twice with the Casa de Las Américas Prize, for his works Rajatabla and Abrapalabra . In 2002 was prizewinner of the National Prize for Literature...
(born 1941) essayist, author of “Rajatabla” (1970) and “Abrapalabra” (1980).
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- Manuel CaballeroManuel CaballeroManuel Antonio Caballero Agüero was a notable Venezuelan historian, journalist, best-selling author and professor of contemporary Venezuelan History at the Central University of Venezuela....
(1931-2010) essayist and historian, author of “EL orgullo de leer” (1988), “Gómez, El tirano liberal” (1993) and “Rómulo Betancourt, político de nación” (2004).
- José Ignacio Cabrujas (1937-1995), writer, playwright, author of "Acto cultural; El dia que me quieras; La soberbia milagrosa del General Pio Fernández" – Colección Primer acto (1979), "El país según Cabrujas" (1992).
- Rafael CadenasRafael CadenasRafael Cadenas is a Venezualean poet, and essayist.He teaches at the Central University of Venezuela.-Awards:* Conac's essay prize .* National Prize for Literature ....
(born 1930) poet, author of “Los cuadernos del destierro” (1960) and “Intemperie” (1977).
- Rafael CalderaRafael CalderaRafael Antonio Caldera Rodríguez was president of Venezuela from 1969 to 1974 and again from 1994 to 1999.Caldera taught sociology and law at various universities before entering politics. He was a founding member of COPEI, Venezuela's Christian Democratic party...
(1916-2009) politician, lawyer and essayist, author of “Andrés Bello” (1935), “Derecho del Trabajo” (1939), “Reflexiones de la Rábida” (1976), “Bolívar Siempre” (1987) and “Los causahabientes, de Carabobo a Puntofijo” (1999).
- Juan CalzadillaJuan CalzadillaJuan Calzadilla is a Venezuelan prolific poet, painter and art critic.He studied in the Universidad Central de Venezuela and in the Instituto Pedagógico Nacional...
(born 1931) poet and art critic, author of “Malos modales” (1968) and “Diario sin sujeto” (1999).
- Germán Carrera DamasGermán Carrera DamasGermán Carrera Damas , is a Venezuelan historian, professor and retired ambassador, author of important works of Venezuela's historiography such as El Culto a Bolívar and Una nación llamada Venezuela , among other works and essays.- References :*Early review about Carrera Damas career at the...
(born 1930) historian, author of “El Culto a Bolívar” (1969), “Una nación llamada Venezuela” (1980).
- Rafael Ramón Castellanos (born 1931) journalist, essayist and historian, author of “La Zarandalí” (1955), “Caracas y El Libertador” (1969) and “Guzmán Blanco en la intimidad” (1980).
- Juan Carlos Chirinos (born 1967) novelist, author of “El niño malo cuenta hasta cien y se retira” (2004), “Homero haciendo zapping” (2003) and “Leerse los gatos” (1997).
- Simón Alberto ConsalviSimón Alberto ConsalviSimón Alberto Consalvi , is a Venezuelan politician, journalist, diplomat and historian. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela on two occasions , Minister of Interior and Justice , Secretary of the Presidency , and also held several Ambassadorships...
(born 1927) essayist and historian, author of “Auge y caída de Rómulo Gallegos”.
- Manuel Díaz RodríguezManuel Díaz RodríguezManuel Díaz Rodríguez , was a Venezuelan writer, journalist, physician, diplomat and politician, considered as one of the greatest representatives of the Hispanic modernismo movement....
(1871-1927) diplomat, novelist, author of “Idolos rotos” (1901), “Sangre patricia” (1902) and “Peregrina” (1926).
- Jacinto Fombona Pachano (1901-1951) journalist and poet, author of “Virajes” (1932), “Las torres desprevenidas” (1940) and “Sonetos” (1945).
- Mercedes FrancoMercedes FrancoMercedes Franco is a Venezuelan author and novelist. She has writtem several opinion press articles and two novels: La Capa Roja and Crónica Caribana .- References :...
(born 1948) novelist, author of “La Capa Roja” (1992), “Vuelven los Fantasmas” (1996) and “Crónica Caribana” (2006).
- Alicia FreilichAlicia FreilichAlicia Freilich is a Venezuelan writer, novelist, journalist and educator.-Early life:Born in Caracas, Alicia Freilich is the oldest of three girls born to Máximo Freilich and Rebeca Freilich, immigrants of Polish origin...
(born 1939), writer, novelist, journalist and educator; author of “Cuarta Dimensión“ (1975), "La Venedemocracia" (1978), "Kápler" (1987), "Colombina Descubierta" (1991).
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- Rómulo GallegosRómulo GallegosRómulo Ángel del Monte Carmelo Gallegos Freire was a Venezuelan novelist and politician. For a period of some nine months during 1948, he was the first cleanly elected president in his country's history....
(1884-1969) novelist and politician, author of “La Trepadora” (1925), “Doña BárbaraDoña BárbaraDoña Bárbara is a novel by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos, first published in 1929. It was described in 1974 as "possibly the most widely known Latin American novel"....
” (1929), “Cantaclaro” (1934), “Canaima” (1935), “Pobre Negro” (1937).
- Julio Garmendia (1898-1977) short story writer, author of “La tienda de muñecos” (1927) and “La Tuna de Oro” (1951).
- Salvador GarmendiaSalvador GarmendiaSalvador Garmendia Graterón was a notable Venezuelan author, was born in Barquisimeto, Lara state, 11 June 1928. His parents were Ezequiel Garmendia and Dolores Graterón. He graduated High school in Barquisimeto, and from then on he was largely self-educated as he was unable to continue formal...
(1928–2001) novelist, author of “Los Pequeños Seres” (1959), “Los Habitantes” (1961), “Día de Ceniza” (1968), “Memorias de Altagracia” (1974).
- Alberto Garrido (1949-2007) Philosopher, essayist and journalist. Wrote 16 books about the Bolivarian RevolutionBolivarian RevolutionThe “Bolivarian Revolution” refers to a leftist social movement and political process in Venezuela led by Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, the founder of the Fifth Republic Movement...
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- Vicente GerbasiVicente GerbasiVicente Gerbasi was a representative poet of Venezuelan 20th century.- Biography :...
(1913-1992) poet, author of “Mi padre el inmigrante” (1945), “Los espacios cálidos” (1952) and “Los colores ocultos” (1985).
- Pío Gil [Pedro María Morantes] (1865-1918) novelist and essayist, author of “El Cabito” (1909).
- José Gil FortoulJosé Gil FortoulJosé Gil Fortoul was a writer, historian, politician and member of Venezuelan positivism, appointed as Provisional President in 1913...
(1861-1943) historian and journalist, author of “El humo de mi pipa” (1891) and “Historia Constitucional de Venezuela” (1909).
- Otrova Gomas [Jaime Ballestas] (born1937) humorist, author of “El hombres más malo del mundo”, “El cofre de los reconcomios”.
- Francisco González GuinánFrancisco González GuinánFrancisco González Guinán , was a Venezuelan politician, journalist, lawyer, prominent historian of the 19th century in his country, and one of the main supporters of Antonio Guzmán Blanco.-Background:...
(1841-1932) journalist and historian, author of “El consejero de la juventud” (1877), “Historia Contemporánea de Venezuela” (published between 1891 and 1915) and “Tradiciones de mi pueblo” (1927).
- Adriano González LeónAdriano González LeónAdriano González León was a Venezuelan writer who is known in his country for the novel País Portátil , widely regarded as the premier Venezuelan novel of the latter half of the 20th century, and for his many years of hosting a television program dedicated to promoting literary appreciation among...
(1931-2008) novelist and poet, author of “Las Hogueras más Altas” (1957), “Asfalto Infierno” (1963), “El hombre que daba sed” (1967), and “País portátil” (1968).
- Pedro GrasesPedro GrasesPedro Grases, , was a Venezuelan writer, historian and literary critic. He won the National Prize for Literature in 1993.- See also :*Literature of Venezuela...
(1909-2004) Spanish born essayist, compilator, author of “Anuario Bibliográfico Venezolano” (1942-1948).
- Francisco Herrera LuqueFrancisco Herrera LuqueFrancisco José Herrera Luque was a Venezuelan writer, psychiatrist and diplomat. Author of well known historical novels, including: Boves, el Urogallo , Los Amos del Valle and La Luna de Fausto .Son of Francisco Herrera Guerrero and María Luisa Luque Carvallo...
(1927-1991) historian and novelist, author of “Boves el urogallo” (1972), “Los amos del valle” (1979), “La historia fabulada” (1981-1983) and “Los cuatro reyes de la baraja” (1991).
- Carlos Irazábal (1907-1991) essayist, author of “Hacia la democracia” (1939) and “Venezuela esclava y feudal” (1961).
- Boris IzaguirreBoris IzaguirreBoris Rodolfo Izaguirre Lobo is a Venezuelan-Spanish screenwriter, journalist, writer and showman.Izaguirre wrote the scripts of some of the Venezuelan telenovelas: Rubí and La dama de Rosa. After their success in Spain, he went to live in Santiago de Compostela.In Spain, Izaguirre started to...
(born 1965) novelist and essayist, author of “Fetiche” (2003) and “Villa diamante” (2007).
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- Francisco Lazo Martí (1869-1909) poet, author of “Silva criolla” (1901)
- Elisa Lerner (born 1932), playwright, author of "El último tranvía" (1984), "Homenaje a la Estrella: Tres relatos" (2002).
- Eduardo LiendoEduardo LiendoEduardo Liendo Zurita is a Venezuelan writer and scholar, graduated in Psychology from the Institute of Social Sciences of Moscow . Was visiting scholar at the University of Colorado in 1996...
(born 1941) novelist, author of “Los Platos del Diablo” (1985) and “El Mago de la Cara de Vidrio” (1973).
- Polita de Lima (1869-1944) poet, author of “Agar en el desierto”.
- Juan LiscanoJuan LiscanoJuan Liscano Velutini Venezuelan poet, folklorist, writer and critic. Director of Monte Ávila Editores, amongst his poetic work emphasizes: Nuevo mundo Orinoco , Cármenes and Fundaciones...
(1914–2001) poet, author of “Nombrar contra el tiempo” (anthology of his first six books of poetry), “Espiritualidad y literatura”, and “Los mitos de la sexualidad”.
- Manuel Vicente Magallanes (1922-2009) journalist, historian and politician, author of “Miranda, Libertador de Coro” (1967), “Historia Política de Venezuela” (1972) and “El 19 de abril, Bolívar y la generación de independencia” (1981).
- Cristina MarcanoCristina MarcanoCristina Marcano is a noted biographer of current Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. Along with Alberto Barrera Tyszka, she authored Hugo Chávez Sin Uniforme: Una Historia Personal, which was published in 2005 by Random House Mondadori ....
, author of “Hugo Chávez Sin Uniforme: Una Historia Personal” (2005).
- Ibsen MartínezIbsen MartinezIbsen Martínez is a columnist, journalist, and award-winning playwright from Caracas, Venezuela.Since 1995, he has written a weekly column for El Nacional. His writings have appeared in El Nuevo Herald, Miami, Letras Libres, Madrid, and El País in Madrid. Martinez has also written several plays for...
(born 1951), narrator, playwright, author of "Humboldt & Bonpland, taxidermistas; L.S.D. – Lucio in the sky with diamonds" (1991), "El mono aullador de los manglares" (2000), "El señor Marx no está en casa" (2009).
- Leoncio Martínez (1888-1941) journalist and humorist, founder of the magazine “Fantoches” (1923), and author of “Mis otros fantoches” (1932).
- Francisco MassianiFrancisco MassianiFrancisco Massiani is Venezuelan a writer and painter. His first novel, Piedra de mar has been a bestseller since its publication. It's a Bildungsroman of a middle class teenager in Caracas...
(born 1944) novelist, author of “Piedra de Mar” (1968).
- José Ramón MedinaJosé Ramón MedinaJosé Ramón Medina Elorga , was a Venezuelan lawyer, writer, poet and politician....
(1919-2010) poet and essayist, founder and director of Biblioteca Ayacucho, author of “Ser verdadero” (anthology), “La edad de la esperanza” (1947), “Sobre la tierra yerma” (1971), “Certezas y Presagios” (1984), and “50 años de literatura venezolana” (1969).
- Guillermo MenesesGuillermo MenesesGuillermo Meneses , Venezuelan writer, playwright, journalist, author of La Balandra 'Isabel' llegó esta tarde and Campeones, among other works....
(1911–1978) historian and novelist, author of “El Falso Cuaderno de Narciso Espejo” (1952), “Cinco Novelas” (1972), and “Espejos y Disfraces” (1981).
- Augusto MijaresAugusto MijaresSalvador Augusto Mijares Izquierdo , was a Venezuelan lawyer, historian, writer, educator and journalist. Better known for his biography about Simón Bolívar, entitled El Libertador....
(1897-1979) historian, school teacher, author of “Lo afirmativo venezolano” (1963) and “El Libertador” (1965).
- Eugenio MontejoEugenio MontejoEugenio Montejo was a Venezuelan poet and essay writer, founder of the literary magazine Azar and co-founder of Revista Poesía, a poetry magazine published by the University of Carabobo....
(1938-2008) poet, author of “Algunas Palabras” (1976), “Terredad” (1978), “Trópico Absoluto” (1982), “Alfabeto del Mundo” (1987), and “Entre el Silencio y la Palabra”.
- Guillermo MorónGuillermo MorónGuillermo Morón Montero , is a Venezuelan writer and historian. In 1954 obtained a degree in philosophy at the Central University of Madrid, on his return to Venezuela, became professor of geography, social history and sciences at the National Pedagogical Institute of Caracas...
(1926) historian and novelist, author of “Microhistorias” (1980), “El gallo de las espuelas de oro” (1984), “Los presidentes de Venezuela” (1993).
- Aquiles NazoaAquiles NazoaAquiles Nazoa was a Venezuelan writer, journalist, poet and humorist. His work expressed the values of popular Venezuelan culture.He worked in the newspaper El Universal as a packer, later becoming a proof-reader...
(1920-1976) poet, author of “Los humoristas de Caracas” (1966), “Caracas física y espiritual” (1967) and “Humor y Amor” (1970).
- Enrique Bernardo Nuñez (1895-1964) novelist and historian, author of “Cubagua” (1931), “El hombre de la levita gris” (1943) and “La ciudad de los techos rojos” (1948).
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- Hanni OssottHanni OssottHanni Ossott was a poet from Venezuela. She was born in Caracas and she received her bachelor degree in the Universidad Central de Venezuela, where she was also a professor...
(1946–2002) poet, author of “Espacios de Ausencia y de Luz” (1982), “El Reino donde la Noche se Abre” (1986), “Cielo tu Arco Grande” (1989).
- Edgar C. OtálvoraEdgar C. OtálvoraEdgar C. Otálvora is a Venezuelan intellectual, journalist, and politician who has held government and diplomatic positions...
(born 1959) historian, journalist and politician, author of "La Crisis de la Corbeta Caldas".
- Miguel Otero SilvaMiguel Otero SilvaMiguel Otero Silva , was a Venezuelan writer, journalist, humorist and politician. Remaining a figure of great reference in Venezuelan literature, his literary and journalistic works were strictly related to the social and political history of Venezuela.-Life:Born in Barcelona, Anzoátegui State,...
(1908-1985) journalist and novelist, author of “Fiebre” (1931), “Casas Muertas” (1955) and “Cuando quiero llorar no lloro” (1970).
- Gustavo OttGustavo OttGustavo Ott is a playwright, screenwriter, novelist and director who founded the Teatro San Martín de Caracas in 1993...
(born 1963), playwright and novelist, author of more than 40 plays, including “80 dientes, 4 metros y 200 kilos” (Tirso de Molina Prize 1998), “Divorciadas, evangélicas y vegetarianas”, “Tu ternura molotov”, “120 vidas por minuto”, “Dos amores y un bicho”, “Passport”, and “Pavlov: dos segundos antes del crimen”.
- Julián PadrónJulián PadrónJulián Padrón was a Venezuelan writer, journalist and lawyer.- Biography :Julián Padrón was born in San Antonio de Maturín, Monagas state, on 8 September 1910. He attended some private primary schools in Cumaná, Sucre state. Later Padrón studied secondary education at Andrés Bello secondary school...
(1910-1954) novelist, author of “La Guaricha” (1934).
- Antonia Palacios (1915–2001) novelist, author of “Ana Isabel, una niña decente” (1949).
- Isaac Pardo (1905-2000), author of “Esta tierra de gracia” (1955) and “Fuegos bajo el agua” (1983).
- Teresa de la ParraTeresa de la Parra-Life:She was born Ana Teresa Parra Sanojo in Paris, the daughter of Rafael Parra Hernáiz, Venezuelan Ambassador in Berlin, and Isabel Sanojo de Parra.As a member of a wealthy family, Ana Teresa spent part of her childhood at her father's hacienda, Tazón...
(1889-1936) novelist, author of “Ifigenia” (1924) and “Las memorias de Mamá Blanca” (1929).
- Caracciolo Parra Pérez (1888-1964) diplomat, historian, author of “Miranda et la révolution française” (1925), “Historia de la Primera República de Venezuela” (1939), “Mariño y la Guerra de Independencia” and “Mariño y las guerras civiles”.
- Luis Pastori (born 1921) poet, author of “Elegía sin fin” (1962), “Tiempo de glosa” (1967).
- Fernando Paz CastilloFernando Paz CastilloFernando Paz Castillo Aristiguieta , was a venezuelan poet, literary critic, diplomat, educator and founder member of the Bellas Artes Circle....
(1893-1981) poet, author of “La voz de los cuatros vientos” (1931), “Signo” (1937), “Reflexiones de atardecer” (1964) and “Entre pintores y escritores” (1970).
- Juan Antonio Pérez BonaldeJuan Antonio Pérez BonaldeJuan Antonio Pérez Bonalde was a Venezuelan translator and poet. He is buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela.-Life:Juan Antonio Pérez Bonalde was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1846. He lived many years in exile, due to political problems his family had with the government of that time...
(1846-1892) poet, author of “Vuelta a la Patria” (1877)
- Francisco Pérez Perdomo (born 1930) poet, author of “Huespedes Nocturnos” (1971), “Ceremonias” (1976), “Circulos de sombras” (1980), and “Los ritos secretos” (1988).
- Manuel Pérez VilaManuel Pérez VilaManuel Pérez Vila, , was a Spanish born Venezuelan historian and professor. Graduated of Arts from the University of Bordeaux and of professor at the University of Toulouse, arrived in Venezuela in late 1948, starting his activity as researcher. Was part of the modernization of Venezuelan...
(1922-1991) Spanish born historian, author of “Las campañas periodísticas del Libertador” (1968).
- Teodoro PetkoffTeodoro PetkoffTeodoro Petkoff Malec is a Venezuelan politician, ex-guerrilla, journalist and economist. One of the most prominent politicians on the left in Venezuela, Petkoff began as a communist but gravitated towards liberalism in the 1990s. As Minister of Planning he oversaw President Rafael Caldera's...
(born 1932) politician, journalist and essayist, author of “Checoslovaquia: El Socialismo como problema” (1969), “Proceso a la izquierda” (1976) and “Las Dos Izquierdas” (2005).
- Mariano Picón SalasMariano Picón SalasMariano Federico Picón Salas, an influential Venezuelan diplomatic, cultural critic and writer of the 20th century, was born in Mérida on January 26, 1901 and died in Caracas on January 1, 1965. Among his books, his collection of essays on history, literary criticism and cultural history are...
(1901-1965) essayist, novelist and historian, author of “Viaje al amanecer” (1943), “Comprensión de Venezuela” (1949) and “Los días de Cipriano Castro” (1953).
- Elías Pino IturrietaElías Pino IturrietaElías Pino Iturrieta, is a Venezuelan writer and historian. He served as Director of the Venezuelan Academy of History, which he joined on 27 February 1997. Is Director of the Institute for Historical Research at Andrés Bello Catholic University, since 1999...
(born 1944) historian, author of “Contra lujuria y castidad” (1992), “Venezuela metida en cintura” (1998), “El Divino Bolívar” (2003).
- José Rafael Pocaterra (1889-1955) historian and short story writer, author of “Cuentos Grotescos” (1922) and “Memorias de un venezolano de la decadencia” (1936).
- Tomás Polanco Alcántara (1927-2002) historian, author of “Juan Vicente Gómez, Aproximación a una biografía” (1990) and “Bolívar: Vida, Obra Y Pensamiento” (2002).
- Inés Quintero (born 1965), historian, author of "La criolla principal: María Antonia Bolîvar hermana del Libertador" (2003), "El último marqués" (2005), "La palabra ignorada" (2008).
- José Antonio Ramos SucreJosé Antonio Ramos SucreJosé Antonio Ramos Sucre was a Venezuelan poet, professor, consul and erudite. He is a member of the Sucre family of Venezuela and the great-great-nephew of Antonio José de Sucre...
(1890-1930) poet, author of “La Torre de Timón” (1925), “El cielo de esmalte” (1929) and “Las formas del fuego” (1929).
- Lucia Raynero (born 1955) historian, author of “La noción de libertad en los politicos venezolanos del siglo XIX” (2001), “Clio frente al espejo” (2007).
- Ernesto Luis Rodríguez (1916-1999) poet, author of “Cantares de Tierra Llana” (1938), “Pasitrote” (1948), “La copla infinita” (1961) and “Desde el Olvido” (1995).
- Simón RodríguezSimón RodríguezSimón Rodríguez , known during his exile from Spanish America as Samuel Robinson, was a South American philosopher and educator, notably Simón Bolívar's tutor and mentor....
(1769-1854) philosopher and educator, author of “Sociedades Americanas” (1828).
- Manuel Rodríguez Cárdenas (1912-1991) poet, author of “Esa canción es de mi pueblo”.
- Román Rojas Cabot (born 1929) poet, author of “El Combate y el Vacío” (1996), and “Encuentros” (2004).
- Manuel Vicente RomerogarcíaManuel Vicente RomerogarcíaManuel Vicente Romerogarcía , was a Venezuelan writer, telegrapher and politician best known for his novel Peonía .-References:...
(1861-1917) novelist and journalist, author of “Peonía” (1890).
- Rafael Ángel Rondón MárquezRafael Ángel Rondón MárquezRafael Ángel Rondón Márquez, better known as R.A. Rondón Márquez , was a Venezuelan writer and historian, author of Guzmán Blanco, el autócrata civilizador .- References :*...
(1898-1966) historian, author of “Guzmán Blanco, el autócrata civilizador” (1944).
- Julio Rosales (1885-1970) novelist, author of “Aires Puros” (1945).
- Jesús Rosas MarcanoJesús Rosas MarcanoJesús Rosas Marcano , was a Venezuelan educator, journalist, poet and composer of folk songs popularized by the group Un Solo Pueblo, such as "Botaste la bola" and "Negro como yo"....
(1930-2001) poet, journalist and educator, author of “Proclama de la espiga” (1958), “Cotiledón, Cotiledón, la vida” (1965), “Manso vidrio del aire” (1968), “Así en la tierra como en el cielo” (1976).
- Juan Germán RoscioJuan Germán RoscioJuan Germán Roscio , was a Venezuelan lawyer and politician of Italian background, served as the secretary of foreign affairs for the Junta of Caracas, and the main editor of the Venezuelan Declaration of Independence,. Roscio was also the chief architect of the Venezuelan Constitution of 1811.-...
(1762-1821) politician, lawyer and writer, author of “El triunfo de la libertad sobre el despotismo” (1817).
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- José Luis Salcedo BastardoJosé Luis Salcedo BastardoJosé Luis Salcedo Bastardo , was a Venezuelan historian and diplomat. He was born in Carúpano, and died in Caracas.-References:#...
(1926-2005) historian, author of “Historia Fundamental de Venezuela” (1977).
- Oscar Sambrano UrdanetaOscar Sambrano UrdanetaOscar Sambrano Urdaneta was a Venezuelan writer, essayist and literary critic, specialized in the life and work of Andrés Bello.Sambrano Urdaneta was born at the town of Boconó, Trujillo state...
(1929-2011) essayist and compilator, author of “Aproximaciones a Bello”, “Poesía contemporánea de Venezuela”, “Literatura hispanoamericana”.
- Juan Sánchez Peláez (1922–2003) poet, author of “Poesía 1951-1981”.
- Jesús Sanoja HernándezJesús Sanoja HernándezJesús Sanoja Hernández , was a Venezuelan journalist, historian and writer, author of Entre golpes y revoluciones .-External links:*...
(1930-2007) journalist and historian, author of “Entre golpes y revoluciones” (2007).
- Tomás StrakaTomás StrakaTomás Helmut Straka Medina , is a Venezuelan historian, professor and researcher at the Andrés Bello Catholic University, author of La Voz de los Vencidos , Las Alas de Ícaro , Un Reino para este mundo , La épica del desencanto , among other works and essays.Being born in Caracas, son of Hellmuth...
(born 1972) historian, author of “La Voz de los Vencidos” (2006), “Las Alas de Ícaro”, “Un Reino para este mundo” (2006), “Contra Bolívar” (2009), “La épica del desencanto” (2009).
- José León Tapia (1928-2007) physician and historian, author of “Por aquí pasó Zamora” (1972), “Maisanta” (1976) and “El tigre de Guaitó” (1979).
- Ana Enriqueta TeránAna Enriqueta TeránAna Enriqueta Terán is a Venezuelan poet. She is one of the well known Venezuelan poets, especially because of her special use of words. Terán has written in several publications and all her works are compiled in Casa de hablas . She won the National Prize for Literature in 1989.-External links:*...
(born 1918) poet, author of “Casa de hablas” (1991).
- Fermín ToroFermín ToroFermín Toro y Blanco was a politician, diplomat and author. His remains were located at the Panteón Nacional on 23 April 1876...
(1807-1865) politician, diplomat, essayist and novelist, author of “Los Mártires” (1842).
- Carmen Clemente Travieso (1900-1983) journalist and essayist, author of the biography about “Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi” (1942) and “Las esquinas de Caracas” (1956).
- Oswaldo Trejo (1924-1996) poet, author of “También los Hombres son Ciudades” (1962), “Textos de un Texto con Teresas” (1975), and “Anden Lejano” (1968).
- Luis Manuel Urbaneja Achelpohl (1875-1937) novelist, main exponent of the "Criollismo" movement in Venezuela, author of "Ovejón", "En este país", co-founder with Pedro Emilio Coll of Cosmópolis magazine.
- Arturo Uslar PietriArturo Uslar PietriArturo Uslar Pietri , was a Venezuelan intellectual, lawyer, journalist, writer, television producer and politician.- Life :...
(1906-2001) novelist, essayist, journalist and historian, author of “Las lanzas coloradas” (1931), “El camino de El Dorado” (1947), “Oficio de difuntos” (1976), “La isla de Robinson” (1981), “La visita en el tiempo” (1990).
- Laureano Vallenilla LanzLaureano Vallenilla LanzLaureano Vallenilla Lanz was a Venezuelan intellectual and sociologist. Vallenilla Lanz held a number of positions under the dictatorship of Juan Vicente Gómez and is well-known as an apologist for his regime...
(1870-1936) historian, journalist and philosopher, author of "El gendarme necesario" (1911) and “Cesarismo democrático” (1919).
- Federico VegasFederico VegasFederico Vegas , is a Venezuelan writer and architect. Author of the historical novel Falke, which has achieved significant sales for the local book market....
(born 1950) novelist, author of “Prima lejana” (1999), “Falke” (2005).
- Oscar YanesOscar YanesOscar Armando Yanes González is a Venezuelan journalist and writer.Yanes is considered a pioneer in Venezuelan television journalism, particularly in the televised interview. He has become famous for his historical research revealing disconcerting events in Venezuela History, and his television...
(born 1927) journalist and novelist, author of “Cosas del mundo” (1972), “Memorias de Armandito” (1992) and “Pura Pantalla” (2000).
See also
- List of Latin American writers
- List of Venezuelans
- Venezuelan literatureVenezuelan literatureVenezuelan literature can be traced to pre-Hispanic times with the myths and oral literature that formed the cosmogonic view of the world that indigenous people had. Some of these stories are still known in Venezuela. Like many Latin American countries, the Spanish conquerors have had the greatest...