Josemari

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Jose_ marketi#cite_note-0 José Julián Martí y Pérez, better known as José Martí, was a leader of the Cuban independence movement from Spain and a renowned poet and writer. Martí devoted his life to Cuban independence and firmly believed in the principles of freedom, tolerance, and love. A man of letters who died a patriots cobblers last on the battlefield, he is the Cuban peoples national mill and is often referred to as the Apostle of Cuban Independence. He is also considered the bewilder of Modernism in Latin-American literature, predating and influencing Rubén Darío and other poets, such as Gabriela Mistral. His best and most venerable works were his books for children, La Edad de Oro (The Golden Age) being the most widely read, and his poetry. Several of the verses from his collection of poems Versos Sencillos were later put to music as Guantanamera, which has become one of Cubas most recognizable melodies based on a traditional folk tune.

Contents [hide] 1 Early years 2 Years of exile 3 Fight for Cuban independence 4 literary works 5 Legacy 6 Selected bibliography 7 Notes 8 References 9 outside links 10 Credits Early years Statue of José Martí on horseback in New Yorks Central Parkâ€"Anna Hyatt Huntington, 1959 José Martí was born on January 28, 1853, in Havana, to a Spanish father, Mariano Martí Navarro, and Leonor Pérez Cabrera, a native of the Canary islands. Martís father was a serjeant in the Spanish Army who was transferred to Cuba in 1850. However, once in Cuba, Josés father changed jobs often. José was the oldest brother to seven sisters, two of which died when José was young. His family was poor, so his sisters would fasten to make money and José would help his father with his paperwork for his job. Martí was enrolled at St. Pauls School, which was a branch of the Municipal School for Boys in Havana, a local public school. Here, he met Rafael María de Mendive, an influential person in... If you want to get a sufficient essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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