Horacio Quiroga

Description: (Uruguayan Playwright, Poet and Short Story Writer)
Horacio Quiroga was a renowned Uruguayan writer celebrated for his exploration of supernatural themes, the bizarre, and survival in jungle settings. His work often delved into the complexities of human-animal relationships and portrayed mental illness and hallucinations akin to Edgar Allan Poe. Quiroga's influential style has influenced notable Latin American authors such as Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar, leaving a lasting impact on magical realism and surrealism.

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Birthday December 31, 1878 (Capricorn)
Born In Salto
Died on February 19, 1937
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