Description: (Writer)
Ángel A. Rama was a distinguished Uruguayan writer, academic, and literary critic recognized for his expertise in modernismo and the concept of transculturation. He held teaching positions at universities across the Americas and established publishing houses in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Rama made notable contributions to literary journals and conducted significant studies on celebrated authors. His exploration of the connections between literacy, power, and urban spaces in Latin America led to the formulation of the concept of the "lettered city." Throughout his career, Rama achieved academic success, made scholarly impacts, and gained international acclaim.