Ernesto Herrera (playwright)

Ernesto Herrera [1] (1889–1917) was a Uruguayan playwright, short story writer and journalist.

Ernesto Herrera

Background

He travelled to Europe on several occasions, mainly visiting Spain, Portugal and France.

Herrera was active in journalism.

Principal Works

Short Stories
  • Su majestad el hambre (cuentos brutales) (1910)

Plays
  • El estanque (1910)
  • Mala laya (1911)
  • El león ciego (1911)
  • La moral de Misia Paca (1911)
  • El pan nuestro (1914)
  • El caballo del comisario (1915)
  • El Moulin Rouge (1915)
  • La bella Pinguito (1916)
  • La princesita Cenicienta (unfinished)

Death and legacy

His early death in 1917 when he had not yet attained the age of 30 left his reputation as an accomplished playwright with a sense of unfulfilled potential.

References
  1. 'Ernesto Herrera', Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:Ernesto Herrera,

See also


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