José Lezama Lima

Also known as

José María Andrés Fernando Lezama Lima

José María Andrés Fernando Lezama Lima (La Habana, 19 de diciembre de 1910 - La Habana, 9 de agosto de 1976) fue un poeta, novelista, cuentista, ensayista y pensador estético cubano. Es considerado uno de los autores más importantes de su país y de la literatura hispanoamericana, especialmente por su novela Paradiso, una de las obras más importantes en la lengua española. ---------- José María Andrés Fernando Lezama Lima (Havana, December 19, 1910 – Havana, August 9, 1976) was a Cuban poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, and aesthetic thinker. He is considered one of the most important authors in his country and in Latin American literature, especially for his novel Paradiso, one of the most important works in the Spanish language.

Born 1910-12-19

Died 1976-08-09