Miguel de Unamuno

Poet

Birthday September 29, 1864

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Bilbao, Spain

DEATH DATE Dec 31, 1936 (72)

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About

A Spanish author, poet, and philosopher, he is particularly known for his 1913 essay, The Tragic Sense of Life, and for his 1917 novel, Abel Sanchez: The History of a Passion. His other notable works include Niebla (Mist) and La tia Tula (Aunt Tula).

Before Fame

He published Poesias, his first poetry collection, in 1907, during a period when he was employed by the University of Salamanca.

Trivia

His well-known novel, Abel Sanchez: The History of a Passion, is a re-telling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel.

Family Life

He was born in the Spanish port city of Bilbao to Salome Jugo and Felix de Unamuno.

Associated With

His philosophy emphasized the tragic nature of life and was influenced by the ideas of Jean Jacques Rousseau.