Joaquín García Monge
Joaquín García Monge | |
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Joaquín García Monge in 1919 | |
| Born | Joaquín García Monge January 20, 1881 |
| Died | October 31, 1958 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Writer, Educator, Politician, Journalist, Editor |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Costa Rican |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Novel, Short story, Essay |
| Literary movement | Repertorio Americano |
| Notable works | El Moto, Las hijas del campo, Abnegación, La mala sombra y otros sucesos |
| Children | Eugenio García Carrillo |
Joaquín García Monge (20 January 1881 – 31 October 1958) was a Costa Rican writer, educator, journalist, editor and intellectual, recognized as a central figure in the country's culture and thought during the 20th century. His work encompassed literary narrative, pedagogy and the dissemination of Hispanic American ideas, with emphasis on social justice and humanism.