Quick Facts About Rosario Castellanos
- Born
- May 25, 1925
- Died
- August 7, 1974
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Profession
- Poet
- Notable works
- Balun-canan
- Known for
- The Nine Guardians, The Book of Lamentations, City of Kings, El eterno femenino, Rito de iniciación
- Spouse
- Ricardo Guerra Tejada
About Rosario Castellanos
Rosario Castellanos Figueroa was a Mexican poet and author. She was one of Mexico's most important literary voices in the 20th century. Throughout her life, she wrote eloquently about issues of cultural and gender oppression, and her work has influenced Mexican feminist theory and cultural studies. Though she died young, she opened the door of Mexican literature to women, and left a legacy that still resonates today.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
