About Arturo Cancela
Lived 1892 – 1957 (aged 65). Arturo Cancela was an Argentine writer, journalist, pedagogue and critic.
Arturo Cancela (1882–1957) was an Argentine novelist and critic. He coauthored several works with Pilar de Lusarreta.
Life The focus of Cancela's literary work was humorous and satirical prose. His most successful launch was the collection of short stories Tres relatos porteños ("El cocobacilo de Herrlin", "Una semana de holgorio" –based on the Tragic Week– and "El culto de los héroes"), in which he describes life in Buenos Aires. He frequently collaborated with Pilar de Lusarreta, his wife. He also authored a number of plays.
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Who was Arturo Cancela?
Argentine writer (1892–1957)
When was Arturo Cancela born?
Arturo Cancela was born on 25 February 1892 in Buenos Aires.
When did Arturo Cancela die?
Arturo Cancela died on 26 April 1957 in Buenos Aires.
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Arturo Cancela was a writer, journalist, pedagogue and critic.
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Arturo Cancela was Argentine.
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