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Enrique Laguerre

1905-07-15 – 2005-06-16

Portrait of Enrique Laguerre
Placard of Enrique A Laguerre Velez at the library's entranceCredit: Prof.D.H.R.

Life & Legacy

Enrique Arturo Laguerre Vélez (July 15, 1905 – June 16, 2005) was a teacher, novelist, playwright, critic, and newspaper columnist from Moca, Puerto Rico. He is the author of the 1935 novel La Llamarada (lit. 'The blaze'), which has been for many years obligatory reading in many literature courses in Puerto Rico.

Occupation & Career

literary critic, novelist, poet, playwright, teacher, writer

Education

Columbia University; University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

Legacy Highlights

Employer

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

Education & Institutions

Columbia University · University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5379739 — wikidata View source

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