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María Elena Walsh

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Argentine author and composer

ArgentinaWritersLived 1930 to 2011 · aged 80
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María Elena Walsh was an Argentine poet, novelist, musician, playwright, writer and composer, mainly known for her songs and books for children. Her work includes many of the most popular children's books and songs of all time in her home country.

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Walsh at 17 years old, when she published her first book, the acclaimed Otoño ImperdonableWalsh at 17 years old, when she published her first book, the acclaimed Otoño ImperdonableMaría Elena Walsh and Leda Valladares, 1960María Elena Walsh and Leda Valladares, 1960Walsh signing copies of her books, 1962Walsh signing copies of her books, 1962Walsh in 1971Walsh in 1971Walsh in 2008Walsh in 2008María Elena Walsh in the window of her birthplace, photographed by Grete Stern, 1947.María Elena Walsh in the window of her birthplace, photographed by Grete Stern, 1947.

Awards 6

2010Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
2000Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE
1990honorary doctor of the National University of Córdoba
1985Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires trolazo
1981Konex Award
1971Argentores Award

Connected to María 6

Manuel García FerréAlso in Manuelita (1999)Rita CorteseAlso in The Lost Republic II (1986)Aldo BarberoAlso in The Lost Republic II (1986)Michelle BacheletAlso won honorary doctor of the National University of CórdobaQuinoAlso won Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires trolazoSilvina OcampoAlso won Konex Award

About this person

Country
Argentina
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2011 · aged 80
Written about in
29 languages

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