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“Writing tends to cheer me; it always soothes my spirit and blesses me with the gift of an innocent, tender, childlike day. It is the sensation of having spent a few hours in my homeland, with my customs, free whims, my total freedom.”

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Gabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral, born on April 7, 1889, and died on January 10, 1957, was a renowned Chilean poet and a significant figure in Latin American literature. Known for her profound emotions and unique poetic style, Mistral's works have received international recognition, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. more

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