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María Alicia Domínguez

1904 – 1988

Argentine writer

Writer Poet Novelist
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About María Alicia Domínguez

Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 83). María Alicia Domínguez was an Argentine writer, poet, novelist, essayist and teacher, known for Children's Literature.

Selected work She wrote more than 30 books, the most popular among them are the following,

La rueca (Poem, 1925) Rosas en la nieve (Poem, 1945) Ginés del mar (Novel, 1976) El niño que olvidó su nombre (Story, 1977) Cocotón (Theater, 1977) Canciones de Mari-Alas (Poetry, 1978)

Selected awards She won the following major awards for her literary work:

Premio Municipal de Poesía de Buenos Aires (1966) Faja de Honor de La Sociedad Argentina de Escritores (1967) Cruz de Madera otorgada por el Instituto de Estudios Franciscanos (1973) Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil (1983) Premio Konex 1984: Literatura para Niños (1984)

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Important facts

Born
6 September 1904, Buenos Aires
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 April 1988, Buenos Aires
Occupation
Writer, poet, novelist, essayist, teacher
Nationality
Argentina, Argentines
Known for
Children's Literature
Also known as
Maria Alicia Dominguez, María Alicia Dominguez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was María Alicia Domínguez?

Argentine writer

When was María Alicia Domínguez born?

María Alicia Domínguez was born on 6 September 1904 in Buenos Aires.

When did María Alicia Domínguez die?

María Alicia Domínguez died on 9 April 1988 in Buenos Aires.

What was María Alicia Domínguez's occupation?

María Alicia Domínguez was a writer, poet, novelist, essayist and teacher.

What was María Alicia Domínguez known for?

María Alicia Domínguez was known for Children's Literature.

What nationality was María Alicia Domínguez?

María Alicia Domínguez was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: María Alicia Domínguez

· Wikidata: Q58314026

· DBpedia: Maria Alicia Dominguez

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