Abraham Valdelomar Biography
(Peruvian Author, Poet, Journalist, and Caricaturist Who Pioneered Avant-Garde Literature in Peru)
Birthday: April 27, 1888 (Taurus)
Born In: Pisco
Abraham Valdelomar was a notable Peruvian writer, poet and art illustrator. His childhood in Lima influenced many of his journals, essays, plays, poetry and short stories. By the age of 15, his first poems were published in a magazine. He made literary contributions to many journals magazines. He also founded and published his own magazines. In addition to his literary contributions, he also had an interest in Peruvian politics. He contributed in the successful Presidential campaign of Guillermo Billinghurst. He served under President Guillermo Billinghurst and President Agustin Gamarra while he continued publishing and writing some of his very best works. Valdelomar was known for his dedication to President Guillermo Billinghurst. He was both praised and attacked for his literary and political works. He was determined to succeed and did not back down from any challenge he faced. His writings continued to be even published after his death