Ernesto Herrera (playwright)

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

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 (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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