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About this postcard
Original ca 1920 bearing official handstamps of the Propaganda office of the goverment. photo has a identification number in archieves as 02392FMHGE and was taken on 28 february 1920
About Jose Enrique RodóJosé Enrique Rodó (1872-1917) was a prominent Uruguayan essayist, philosopher, and literary critic. He is best known for his influential work \"Ariel,\" published in 1900, which remains a key text in Latin American intellectual history.
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Rodó received his education in law but eventually pursued a career in literature and journalism. \"Ariel\" is his most celebrated work, in which he addresses the cultural and intellectual direction of Latin America. In this essay, he contrasts the ideals of \"Ariel,\" representing the artistic and intellectual spirit, with those of \"Caliban,\" symbolizing materialism and utilitarianism. Rodó argued for the importance of fostering a more humanistic and aesthetic culture in Latin America, emphasizing the role of art and individualism.
His ideas greatly influenced the modernist movement in Latin American literature and had a lasting impact on the region\'s intellectual development. Rodó\'s works continue to be studied and debated by scholars interested in Latin American cultural identity and intellectual history.