Description: (Writer)
José Milla y Vidaurre, also known by the pseudonyms Pepe Milla and Salomé Jil, was a prominent Guatemalan writer of the 19th century. He was recognized for his historical novels and stories that depicted life in colonial Guatemala. Milla's works fell into various literary genres, with a focus on "novelas costumbristas" that illustrated the customs of Guatemalan people during colonial times and after independence. Despite his politically uninvolved background, he held conservative views and briefly served in public office under conservative governments. Milla's writing demonstrated his storytelling skills, vivid imagination, and profound understanding of Guatemalan history and customs.