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Alberto Cañas Escalante

December 15, 2023

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cañas and the second or maternal family name is Escalante.

Alberto Cañas Escalante (16 March 1920 – 14 June 2014) was a politician, writer, intellectual, public servant, and journalist from San José, Costa Rica. He is known as one of the most important figures in the cultural, political, and social life of Costa Rica during the latter half of the twentieth century.[1] The National Library System of Costa Rica credits Cañas with more than 4,773 publications as of 2005.

Alberto Cañas Escalante
A politician, writer, intellectual, public servant, and journalist
Deputy Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica
In office
1962–1966
ConstituencySan José, Costa Rica
Deputy Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica
In office
1994–1998
ConstituencySan José, Costa Rica
Personal details
Born(1920-03-16)16 March 1920
San José, Costa Rica
Died14 June 2014(2014-06-14) (aged 94)
Political partyCitizens' Action Party
Other political
affiliations		formerly National Liberation Party
ProfessionWriter and journalist

He was Vice Minister of International Relations (1955–1956), ambassador (1956–1958), and a two-time deputy (1962–1966 and 1994–1998). Additionally, he was the first Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports (1970). He edited several newspapers: Diario de Costa Rica (Costa Rica Daily), La República (The Republic), and Excelsior (Excelsior). He wrote editorials for La Nación (The Nation), La Prensa Libre (The Free Press), and Semanario Universidad (University Weekly). Cañas is the great-grandson of General José María Cañas Escamilla.

Biography edit

Cañas was born in San José. His sister taught him to read at the age of three. He attended elementary school at the Edificio Metálico (Metal Building), a San José landmark. Cañas attended secondary school at Liceo de Costa Rica (Costa Rica Lyceum), where he graduated in 1937. He attended the University of Costa Rica, studying law and graduating as an attorney in 1944. His thesis involved the nature of political parties. Studying at the same time as Cañas were other national politicians including Rodrigo Facio, Carlos Monge, Gonzalo Facio, Jorge Rossi Chavarría, Daniel Oduber, and Hernán González. After the Costa Rican Civil War, this group of intellectuals would change the nature of Costa Rican politics.

In 1944, Cañas began working for Diario de Costa Rica (Costa Rica Daily), San José-based newspaper. Because he was concerned largely with social questions, Cañas joined the Center for the Study of National Problems. In the 1946, Cañas wrote "Elegía Inmóvil" ("Unmoving Elegy"), a book-length poem that brought him international attention, although he would shortly thereafter abandon poetry to focus on politics and letters.[2]

In 1950, he founded and edited La República (The Republic), another Costa Rican newspaper. He later founded and edited Excelsior. He also wrote "Una Casa en el Barrio Carmen" ("A House in the Carmen Neighborhood") in 1965, a book for which he received considerable praise. It was reprinted at least four times.

Political life edit

Cañas became the Costa Rican ambassador to the United Nations in 1948 and 1949. He contributed to the writing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He was Vice Minister of International Relations from 1955 to 1956 and a San José deputy for the National Liberation Party from 1962 until 1966. From 1970 to 1974, Cañas served as Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports. During his time there, he encouraged the development of cultural and literary values among Costa Ricans. He was President of the Legislative Assembly 1994–1995.[3] Cañas helped found the Citizens' Action Party (PAC for its Spanish initials) in 2002 along with members of the two leading political parties of the country. He served as president of PAC's Political Commission.

Academic life edit

In 1971, Cañas founded the National Theater Company. Among his duties, he was a theatrical teacher, promoter, and creator. He worked in the College of Science and Letters at UCR.

Additionally, he served as President of the Journalists Association in 1952, President of Editorial Costa Rica since 1960, President of the Writers Association from 1960 to 1961, and board member of the governing Social Security organization in 1989, among other responsibilities. Since 1967, Cañas has served as a chairperson of the Language Academy of Costa Rica, a position which has since been made permanent.

Later years edit

Cañas was a permanent member of the Costa Rican Academy of Language. Additionally, he hosted "Así es la cosa" ("Here's the Thing") on Radio Monumental, alongside Fernando Durán and Álvaro Fernández. Cañas also wrote "Chisporroteos" (Crackles), a newspaper column for more than forty years which made him one of Costa Rica's most prolific authors. He was also a professor at the University of Costa Rica in the school of Social Sciences.

On 14 June 2014, Cañas died of complications after intestinal surgery. He was 94.[4]

Awards edit

In 1965, Cañas won the "Premio Aquileo Echeverría de Cuento" ("Aquileo Echeverría Story Prize") for his work book "Una Casa en el Barrio Carmen." In 1976, he won the Magón National Prize for Culture. In 1964, he won the Premio García Monge (García Monge Prize) for the promotion of culture.[5] Cañas has won numerous other awards. He received an honorary degree from the State Correspondence University and the commendation of "Comendador de la Orden de Liberación de España" (Commander of the Order of Spanish Liberation) in 1951, membership in the Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa in 1957, and the Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana (Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity) in 1959. He won the Pío Víquez Prize for Journalism in 2012 for his long career as a journalist.[2]

Selection of books edit

  • "OCHENTA AÑOS NO ES NADA." Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica, 2006
  • "UVIETA." REI Centroamérica, 1999
  • "FELIZ AÑO, CHAVES CHAVES." Editorial Cuarto Poder, Buenos Aires, 1975
  • "LA EXTERMINACION DE LOS POBRES." Editorial Costa Rica, 1974
  • "LA SEGUA Y OTRAS PIEZAS." Educa, San José, 1974
  • "EN AGOSTO HIZO DOS AÑOS." Editorial Costa Rica, 1968
  • "AQUÍ Y AHORA." Editorial Costa Rica, 1965
  • "EL LUTO ROBADO." Editorial Costa Rica, 1963
  • "LOS 8 AÑOS." Editorial Liberación Nacional, 1955
  • "ELEGÍA INMOVIL." Editorial El Cuervo, 1946

References edit

  1. ^ . 12 July 2013. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
  2. ^ a b Cañas Biobibliography. San José: Ministerio de Cultura, Juventud y Deportes: Sistema Nacional de Bibliotecas. 2005. p. http://www.sinabi.go.cr/Biblioteca%20Digital/BIBLIOGRAFIA/Bibliografias/Biobibliografia%20Canas.pdf.
  3. ^
  4. ^ Prolific and powerful Costa Rican voice Alberto Cañas dies at 94
  5. ^ . Cultura CR. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.

External links edit

  • Biobibliography of Alberto Cañas, prepared by Costa Rican National Library System
  • "Una Casa en el Barrio Carmen" by Alberto Cañas, Spanish

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In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Canas and the second or maternal family name is Escalante Alberto Canas Escalante 16 March 1920 14 June 2014 was a politician writer intellectual public servant and journalist from San Jose Costa Rica He is known as one of the most important figures in the cultural political and social life of Costa Rica during the latter half of the twentieth century 1 The National Library System of Costa Rica credits Canas with more than 4 773 publications as of 2005 Alberto Canas EscalanteA politician writer intellectual public servant and journalistDeputy Legislative Assembly of Costa RicaIn office 1962 1966ConstituencySan Jose Costa RicaDeputy Legislative Assembly of Costa RicaIn office 1994 1998ConstituencySan Jose Costa RicaPersonal detailsBorn 1920 03 16 16 March 1920San Jose Costa RicaDied14 June 2014 2014 06 14 aged 94 Political partyCitizens Action PartyOther politicalaffiliationsformerly National Liberation PartyProfessionWriter and journalistHe was Vice Minister of International Relations 1955 1956 ambassador 1956 1958 and a two time deputy 1962 1966 and 1994 1998 Additionally he was the first Minister of Culture Youth and Sports 1970 He edited several newspapers Diario de Costa Rica Costa Rica Daily La Republica The Republic and Excelsior Excelsior He wrote editorials for La Nacion The Nation La Prensa Libre The Free Press and Semanario Universidad University Weekly Canas is the great grandson of General Jose Maria Canas Escamilla Contents 1 Biography 2 Political life 3 Academic life 4 Later years 5 Awards 6 Selection of books 7 References 8 External linksBiography editCanas was born in San Jose His sister taught him to read at the age of three He attended elementary school at the Edificio Metalico Metal Building a San Jose landmark Canas attended secondary school at Liceo de Costa Rica Costa Rica Lyceum where he graduated in 1937 He attended the University of Costa Rica studying law and graduating as an attorney in 1944 His thesis involved the nature of political parties Studying at the same time as Canas were other national politicians including Rodrigo Facio Carlos Monge Gonzalo Facio Jorge Rossi Chavarria Daniel Oduber and Hernan Gonzalez After the Costa Rican Civil War this group of intellectuals would change the nature of Costa Rican politics In 1944 Canas began working for Diario de Costa Rica Costa Rica Daily San Jose based newspaper Because he was concerned largely with social questions Canas joined the Center for the Study of National Problems In the 1946 Canas wrote Elegia Inmovil Unmoving Elegy a book length poem that brought him international attention although he would shortly thereafter abandon poetry to focus on politics and letters 2 In 1950 he founded and edited La Republica The Republic another Costa Rican newspaper He later founded and edited Excelsior He also wrote Una Casa en el Barrio Carmen A House in the Carmen Neighborhood in 1965 a book for which he received considerable praise It was reprinted at least four times Political life editCanas became the Costa Rican ambassador to the United Nations in 1948 and 1949 He contributed to the writing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights He was Vice Minister of International Relations from 1955 to 1956 and a San Jose deputy for the National Liberation Party from 1962 until 1966 From 1970 to 1974 Canas served as Minister of Culture Youth and Sports During his time there he encouraged the development of cultural and literary values among Costa Ricans He was President of the Legislative Assembly 1994 1995 3 Canas helped found the Citizens Action Party PAC for its Spanish initials in 2002 along with members of the two leading political parties of the country He served as president of PAC s Political Commission Academic life editIn 1971 Canas founded the National Theater Company Among his duties he was a theatrical teacher promoter and creator He worked in the College of Science and Letters at UCR Additionally he served as President of the Journalists Association in 1952 President of Editorial Costa Rica since 1960 President of the Writers Association from 1960 to 1961 and board member of the governing Social Security organization in 1989 among other responsibilities Since 1967 Canas has served as a chairperson of the Language Academy of Costa Rica a position which has since been made permanent Later years editCanas was a permanent member of the Costa Rican Academy of Language Additionally he hosted Asi es la cosa Here s the Thing on Radio Monumental alongside Fernando Duran and Alvaro Fernandez Canas also wrote Chisporroteos Crackles a newspaper column for more than forty years which made him one of Costa Rica s most prolific authors He was also a professor at the University of Costa Rica in the school of Social Sciences On 14 June 2014 Canas died of complications after intestinal surgery He was 94 4 Awards editIn 1965 Canas won the Premio Aquileo Echeverria de Cuento Aquileo Echeverria Story Prize for his work book Una Casa en el Barrio Carmen In 1976 he won the Magon National Prize for Culture In 1964 he won the Premio Garcia Monge Garcia Monge Prize for the promotion of culture 5 Canas has won numerous other awards He received an honorary degree from the State Correspondence University and the commendation of Comendador de la Orden de Liberacion de Espana Commander of the Order of Spanish Liberation in 1951 membership in the Order of Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1957 and the Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta Italiana Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity in 1959 He won the Pio Viquez Prize for Journalism in 2012 for his long career as a journalist 2 Selection of books edit OCHENTA ANOS NO ES NADA Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica 2006 UVIETA REI Centroamerica 1999 FELIZ ANO CHAVES CHAVES Editorial Cuarto Poder Buenos Aires 1975 LA EXTERMINACION DE LOS POBRES Editorial Costa Rica 1974 LA SEGUA Y OTRAS PIEZAS Educa San Jose 1974 EN AGOSTO HIZO DOS ANOS Editorial Costa Rica 1968 AQUI Y AHORA Editorial Costa Rica 1965 EL LUTO ROBADO Editorial Costa Rica 1963 LOS 8 ANOS Editorial Liberacion Nacional 1955 ELEGIA INMOVIL Editorial El Cuervo 1946References edit Alberto Canas Escalante 12 July 2013 Archived from the original on 22 May 2013 Retrieved 7 January 2011 a b Canas Biobibliography San Jose Ministerio de Cultura Juventud y Deportes Sistema Nacional de Bibliotecas 2005 p http www sinabi go cr Biblioteca 20Digital BIBLIOGRAFIA Bibliografias Biobibliografia 20Canas pdf Legislative Assembly Official website Prolific and powerful Costa Rican voice Alberto Canas dies at 94 Lista de Premios Joaquin Garcia Monge a la Promocion Cultural Cultura CR Archived from the original on 13 April 2014 Retrieved 9 April 2014 External links editBiobibliography of Alberto Canas prepared by Costa Rican National Library System Una Casa en el Barrio Carmen by Alberto Canas Spanish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alberto Canas 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