Mario Benedetti
Mario Orlando Hamlet Hardy Brenno Benedetti Farugia was a renowned Uruguayan writer, poet, and journalist.
A key figure in Latin American literature, he published over 80 books translated into 20 languages.
Benedetti was part of the 'Generation of 45' intellectual movement and wrote for the influential newspaper Marcha.
His career was interrupted by Uruguay's military dictatorship, forcing him into exile from 1973 to 1985.
Despite his prolific output and significance in Spanish-speaking countries, Benedetti remained relatively unknown in the English-speaking world.
His work often explored themes of love, politics, and everyday life, earning him recognition as one of Latin America's most important 20th-century writers.
