Jose Lezama Lima

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Country

Cuba

Birth - Death

1910 - 1976

Occupation

Writer

Notable Achievements

Description

Though married, lived a discreet homosexual life. Suffered from persecution of homosexuals, especially with his novel 'Paradiso', because of its erotic content. Wrote many poems, novels, and essays on literary figures. Often considered one of the most important literary figures in Latin America.