About Emilio Oribe
Lived 1893 – 1975 (aged 82). Emilio Oribe was an Uruguayan physician, poet, philosopher, university teacher and writer.
Emilio Nicolás Oribe (April 13, 1893 – May 24, 1975), was a Uruguayan poet and philosopher.
A professor at the University of the Republic, Uruguay, Oribe was dean of the university's Faculty of Humanities and Sciences and a member of the Uruguayan Academy of Letters.
As a poet, he developed an avant-garde style influenced by Ultraism.
As a philosopher, he was a strong idealist, and often expressed himself using aphorisms.
Notable works
Poetry
Alucinaciones de belleza (1912) El nardo del ánfora (1915) El castillo interior (1917) El halconero astral (1919) El nunca usado mar (1922) La colina del pájaro rojo (1925)
Essays
Poética y plástica (1930) Teoría del «nous» (1934) El mito y el logos (1945) Ars magna (1960)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Emilio Oribe?
Uruguayan writer, philosopher and doctor (1893-1975)
When was Emilio Oribe born?
Emilio Oribe was born on 13 April 1893 in Melo.
When did Emilio Oribe die?
Emilio Oribe died on 24 May 1975 in Montevideo.
What was Emilio Oribe's occupation?
Emilio Oribe was a physician, poet, philosopher, university teacher and writer.
What nationality was Emilio Oribe?
Emilio Oribe was Uruguayan.
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