Cuba’s National Hero José Martí

José Martí was born on January 28, 1853, Havana, Cuba and died on May 19, 1895, Dos Ríos, Cuba.

From an early age, he showed a talent for writing and revolutionary politics. He was a poet, essayist, journalist, translator, and publisher.

However, he’s mostly known to be a patriot, revolutionist and Cuba’s national hero. Considered founder of the literary movement called modernism he continues to be an important figure in Latin American literature.

Famous work and essays:

Guantanamera is a patriotic song that features some of his verses from Versos sencillos.
Children’s magazine La edad de oro.
Nuestra América
Ismaelillo
Versos libres

Children’s book:

Conoce a José Martí / Get to Know José Martí (Spanish Edition) (Personajes del mundo hispánico/ Historical Figures of the Hispanic World) by Antonio Orlando Rodríguez (Author), Pablo de Bella (Illustrator)

Martí’s Song for Freedom / Martí y sus versos por la libertad (English and Spanish Edition) by Emma Otheguy