León Felipe was a Spanish poet born in Tábara, Zamora, in 1884.
León Felipe was a Spanish poet born in Tábara, Zamora, in 1884.
His real name was Felipe Camino Galicia de la Rosa.
He went into exile in Mexico during the Spanish Civil War and wrote a large part of his work there.
His poetry is characterized by a direct style and a commitment to the social and political reality of his time.
Among his most famous works are 'Verses and Prayers of a Wanderer', 'Spanish of Exile and Lament', and 'The Insignia'.
He passed away in 1968 in Mexico City, leaving behind a poetic legacy that continues to be admired today..