American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 11 (1990) Winner
Josemilio González
ホセミリオ・ゴンザレス
Josemilio González
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1918-02-18 （Gurabo, Puerto Rico）
- Died
- 1990-04-10 （Hato Rey, Puerto Rico） age 72
- Nationality
- Puerto Rican
- Languages
- Spanish, English, French
- Residence History
- Gurabo (birthplace) → Hato Rey (San Juan) → Boston (studies) → Paris (studies at the Sorbonne)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Editor, Literary critic, Educator, Politician
- Active Years
- 1940-1990
- Affiliations
- University of Puerto Rico (Instructor), Puerto Rican Independence Party (served in legislature), Cultural committees and publishing organizations
- Memberships
- Puerto Rican Independence Party
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico | Faculty of Liberal Arts | Specializations in Spanish, French and Philosophy | BA | 1936-1940 | Puerto Rico |
| Boston University | Graduate Faculty of Arts & Sciences | Humanities | MA | 1940-1941 | United States |
| Sorbonne University (University of Paris) | — | — | Ph.D | — | France |
University of Puerto Rico
Faculty of Liberal Arts
/ Specializations in Spanish, French and Philosophy
Degree:
BA
Period:
1936-1940
Year of Graduation:
1940
Country:
Puerto Rico
Graduated in Liberal Arts with specializations in Spanish, French and Philosophy
Boston University
Graduate Faculty of Arts & Sciences
/ Humanities
Degree:
MA
Period:
1940-1941
Year of Graduation:
1941
Country:
United States
Earned Master's degree
Sorbonne University (University of Paris)
Degree:
Ph.D
Country:
France
Studied/researched at the Sorbonne (doctoral studies indicated; year not specified)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | American Book Award | Vivir a Hostos | — | Before Columbus Foundation (awarding organization) | 受賞 |
American Book Award
1990
Work:
Vivir a Hostos
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation (awarding organization)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hostos as a Philosopher
1941 Scholarly essay/criticismAn academic study analyzing the thought and philosophy of Eugenio María de Hostos.
Hostos's thoughtPhilosophyNationalism
Hostos Como Filósofo
1941 Scholarly essay/criticismA Spanish-language study discussing Hostos as a philosopher.
Hostos studiesHistory of philosophy
Oda al mar de Guajataca
1954 PoetryA poem themed on the sea of Guajataca; a hymn to nature and homeland.
NatureSense of homelandSea
Profecía de Puerto Rico
1954 Poetry/Critical writingA work addressing the future and national condition of Puerto Rico.
NationFuturePolitics
Cántico Mortal a Julia de Burgos
1956 PoetryA poetic work dedicated to Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos.
ElegyPoet biographyMemory
Grito de Lares
1958 Poetry / Historical poemA work about the revolt against Spain, thematically tied to the Grito de Lares.
IndependenceRevoltHistory
Los Poetas Puertorriqueños de la Década del 30
1960 Anthology / CriticismAn anthology and critical study of Puerto Rican poets of the 1930s.
PhilologyPoetic movementsHistorical study
Parábola del Canto
1960 PoetryA poetry collection exploring the relation between song and poem.
PoetryMusicalityLanguage
Soledad Absoluta: Diario Poético
1971 Poetry / Poetic diaryA poetic-diary collection centered on themes of solitude.
SolitudeIntrospectionExistence
Antología Poética de Francisco Matos Paoli
1972 Edited anthologyAn anthology compiling the works of Francisco Matos Paoli (editorial work).
EditingPoet studies
La Poesía Contemporánea de Puerto Rico, 1930–1960
1972 Criticism / Historical overviewA critical overview of Puerto Rican poetry from 1930 to 1960.
Poetry historyCultural history
La Poesía en Puerto Rico
1976 CriticismA collection of critical essays surveying and analyzing Puerto Rican poetry.
Poetry analysisCulture
Vivir a Hostos: ensayos
1989 Criticism / EssaysA collection of essays on Eugenio María de Hostos, examining Puerto Rican culture and identity through Hostos studies.
Hostos studiesCulture and identity
Bibliography
- Hostos Como Filósofo (1941)
- Oda al mar de Guajataca (1954)
- Profecía de Puerto Rico (1954)
- Cántico Mortal a Julia de Burgos (1956)
- Grito de Lares (1958)
- Los Poetas Puertorriqueños de la Década del 30 (1960)
- Parábola del Canto (1960)
- Soledad Absoluta: Diario Poético (1971)
- Antología Poética de Francisco Matos Paoli (1972)
- La Poesía Contemporánea de Puerto Rico, 1930–1960 (1972)
- La Poesía en Puerto Rico (1976)
- Poesía y Lengua en la Obra de Francisco Manrique Cabrera (1976)
- Vivir a Hostos: ensayos (1989)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Poetic yet analytical proseCritical style incorporating historical and philosophical backgroundBlend of lyricism and criticism
- Recurring Motifs
- Puerto Rican identityInterest in HostosSea and natureSolitude and memoryIndependence and national history
Legacy
Josemilio González was a major Puerto Rican literary critic and editor, known for his studies on Hostos and the genealogy of Puerto Rican poetry. He worked as an educator and won the American Book Award in 1990 for Vivir a Hostos.
Academic Societies
- Organizations related to Puerto Rican cultural studies
Archives
- University of Puerto Rico Archives (possible holding of related materials)
Trivia
- Born February 18, 1918; died April 10, 1990.
- Served in the legislature for the Puerto Rican Independence Party in 1952.
- Won the American Book Award in 1990 for Vivir a Hostos (published 1989).