Ricardo Fernández Montalva (1866 - 1899)

Ricardo Fernández Montalva, born in Chile in 1866, distinguished himself as a writer and diplomat. Throughout his short but intense life, he left an indelible mark on the literature of his country and beyond. His work, marked by the complexity of his stories and profound introspection, positioned him as one of the most influential writers of his time. With his contributions to drama, the novel, and poetry, Ricardo Fernández Montalva emerged as a leading exponent of 19th-century Chilean literature.