Pancho Guerra
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Literature / costumbrismo

Pancho Guerra was the literary pseudonym of Francisco Guerra Navarro, a writer and journalist from Gran Canaria born in Santiago de Tunte in 1909 and deceased in Madrid in 1961. He had a journalistic and dramatic career, and his work is linked to the world of Pepe Monagas.

Early life

Pancho Guerra was the literary pseudonym of Francisco Guerra Navarro, born in Santiago de Tunte and deceased in Madrid, within the chronology 1909-1961.

Historical role

He was a writer and journalist, with activity also linked to theatre. His works include Memorias de Pepe Monagas, Los cuentos famosos de Pepe Monagas; Siete entremeses and Contribución al léxico popular de Gran Canaria.

Legacy

His most recognizable contribution is linked to popular literature and to the literary recording of Gran Canarian speech, especially through the narrative world of Pepe Monagas.

Timeline

  1. 1909Pancho Guerra is born in Santiago de Tunte.
  2. 1961Pancho Guerra dies in Madrid.

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