Guillermo Cabrera Infante

Date of Birth: April 22, 1929

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: February 21, 2005

Biography

Guillermo Cabrera Infante was a Cuban novelist, essayist, translator, screenwriter, and critic, widely recognized for his intricate and inventive use of language. He was born on April 22, 1929, in Gibara, Cuba. Cabrera Infante began his career as a journalist and film critic in Havana before turning to fiction. He became known for his masterpiece, “Tres Tristes Tigres” (Three Trapped Tigers), which employs a variety of narrative techniques and captures the vibrant culture of pre-revolutionary Havana. Due to his outspoken criticism of Fidel Castro’s regime, he was exiled to London, where he continued to write prolifically. His works often explore themes of exile, identity, and the power of language.

5 Interesting Facts about Guillermo Cabrera Infante

1. Guillermo Cabrera Infante originally wrote under the pseudonym G. Caín.

2. His novel “Tres Tristes Tigres” won the prestigious Premio Biblioteca Breve Prize in 1964.

3. Cabrera Infante was also a notable screenwriter, having worked on the screenplay for the film adaptation of Malcolm Lowry’s “Under the Volcano.”

4. He was awarded the Cervantes Prize, the most prestigious literary honor in the Spanish-speaking world, in 1997.

5. Cabrera Infante spent the last decades of his life in London, where he continued to write and publish until his death.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Guillermo Cabrera Infante

1. “To write is to grow. To grow is to live.”

2. “I write to exorcise the demons of my imagination.”

3. “Language is the only homeland.”

4. “In exile, the only constant is change.”

5. “Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people, and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

While exact figures are not available, Guillermo Cabrera Infante achieved significant literary success and recognition, particularly after winning the Cervantes Prize.

Children

Guillermo Cabrera Infante had two daughters with his first wife, Marta Calvo: Ana and Carola Cabrera Calvo. He later married Miriam Gómez, with whom he did not have any children.