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José Emilio González

1918 – 1990

Puerto Rican editor

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About José Emilio González

Lived 1918 – 1990 (aged 71–72). José Emilio González was an American writer.

Josemilio González (1918–1990) was a Puerto Rican literary critic and editor.

He went to the University of Puerto Rico, where he graduated in liberal arts, with specializations in Spanish, French and philosophy. in 1940, Earned his master's degree in arts at Boston University, Columbia University, Princeton University, and the Sorbonne.

He was an instructor at the University of Puerto Rico from 1946 to 1948 and 1956 to 1963. He served in the legislature for the Puerto Rican Independence Party in 1952. Los Poetas Puertorriqueños de la Década del 30 (1960) Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, – (The Puerto Rican Poets of the 30s) Parábola del Canto (1960) – (Parable of Song) Soledad Absoluta: Diario Poético (1971) – (Absolute Solitude: Official Poetic) Antología Poética de Francisco Matos Paoli Universidad de Puerto Rico, (1972) – (Francisco Matos Paoli Poetry Anthology) La Poesía Contemporánea de Puerto Rico, 1930–1960 (1972) Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquña – (Contemporary Poetry of Puerto Rico, 1930–1960) La Poesía en Puerto Rico (1976) – (Poetry in Puerto Rico) Poesía y Lengua en la Obra de Francisco Manrique Cabrera (1976) – (Poetry and Language in the Work of Francisco Manrique Cabrera) Vivir a Hostos: ensayos, San Juan, P.R.: Comité Pro Celebración Sesquicentenario del Natalicio de Eugenio María de Hostos, 1989.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1990, Hato Rey
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Boston University, University of Paris, Princeton University, Columbia University
Employers
University of Puerto Rico
Awards
American Book Awards
Also known as
Jose Emilio Gonzalez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Emilio González?

Puerto Rican editor (1918–1990)

When was José Emilio González born?

José Emilio González was born on 18 February 1918 in Gurabo.

When did José Emilio González die?

José Emilio González died in 1990 in Hato Rey.

What was José Emilio González's occupation?

José Emilio González was a writer.

What nationality was José Emilio González?

José Emilio González was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Emilio González

· Wikidata: Q5644911

· DBpedia: José Emilio González

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