Seligson and Vicens: Mexican writers you should know | e

Throughout the history of mexican literaturethe names of women writers They have gone into the background, since it was not well seen that they were inclined towards other occupations that would distance them from the main one: taking care of their home and their family.

However, there were certain women who decided to transgress this social norm, managing to open the way for others. Esther Seligson Y Josephine Vicens are an example of this and, although his name is not very recurrent, on this occasion we talk a little about his literary career:

The time and spirituality of Esther Seligson

Of Jewish-Mexican descent, the Mexican writer, translator, historian and poet Esther Seligson(Mexico City, 1941 to 2010) was inclined towards the study of history of their Jewish people linked to literary worldfrom which he obtained a wide cultural background.

The theme of his works maintains the dream dimensionthe limit of existencetime, language and spirituality.

“His characters are always in search of the philosopher’s stone that will restore their lost happiness,” says the intellectual Ilan Stavans.

Seligson It was a prolific writer who developed notable novels, among which stand out: “Behind the window a tree (1969), “Dialogues with the body” (1981), “all light” (2006) and “Everything here is dust” (2010).

He died at the age of 69 in Mexico City, leaving behind an important literary career. Among the most important awards that she managed to receive, are the following: Xavier Villaurrutia Award 1973 for “Others are the dreams” and the Magda Donato Award 1979 for “Luz de dos”.

Writing and existentialism in Josefina Vicens

For her part, the novelist, journalist, screenwriter and chronicler Josephine Vicens (1911 to 1988) was born in the state of Tabasco and achieved that his works: “the empty book” (1958) and “The false years (1982) obtained an important place within the 20th century Mexican narrative.

She was part of the generation of other writers such as Amparo Dávila, Guadalupe Dueñas, Inés Arredondo and Rosario Castellanos, where Vicens was known as “La peque”.

In 1958, her work as a writer made her the first woman in getting the Reward Xavier Villaurrutiaaccording to data from the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL). Later, she also won a recognition from the General Society of Writers of Mexico (SOGEM).

Finally, Josefina Vicens died in Mexico City on October 22, 1988, leaving an important literary career marked by a strong feminist ideology.