Miguel Ángel Asturias
Born in 1899
Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Guatemalan writer, diplomat, and Nobel laureate known for blending Mayan mysticism with social protest in his works.
His most famous novel, El Señor Presidente, explores life under a ruthless dictator.
Asturias's writing style, characterized by magical realism and surrealism, influenced the Latin American literary boom of the 1960s and 1970s.
His public opposition to dictatorial rule led to periods of exile throughout his life.
Asturias's work continues to be celebrated for its poetic language, cultural richness, and powerful social commentary on Latin American society and politics.
