Editing Uruguay (section)

=== Literature ===
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[[José Enrique Rodó]] (1871–1917), a modernist, is considered Uruguay's most significant literary figure.<ref name="britannica"/> His book, ''Ariel'' (1900), deals with the need to maintain [[spirituality|spiritual]] values while pursuing material and technical progress.<ref name="britannica"/> It also stresses resisting cultural dominance by Europe and the United States.<ref name="britannica"/> Notable amongst Latin American playwrights is [[Florencio Sánchez]] (1875–1910), who wrote plays about contemporary social problems that are still performed today.<ref name="britannica"/>

From about the same period came the romantic poetry of [[Juan Zorrilla de San Martín]] (1855–1931), who wrote epic poems about [[History of Uruguay|Uruguayan history]]. Also notable are [[Juana de Ibarbourou]] (1895–1979), [[Delmira Agustini]] (1866–1914), [[Idea Vilariño]] (1920–2009), and the short stories of [[Horacio Quiroga]] and [[Juan José Morosoli]] (1899–1959).<ref name="britannica"/> The psychological stories of [[Juan Carlos Onetti]] (such as "No Man's Land" and "The Shipyard") have earned widespread critical praise, as have the writings of [[Mario Benedetti]].<ref name="britannica"/>

Uruguay's best-known contemporary writer is [[Eduardo Galeano]], author of ''Las venas abiertas de América Latina'' (1971; "[[Open Veins of Latin America]]") and the trilogy ''Memoria del fuego'' (1982–87; "Memory of Fire").<ref name="britannica"/> Other modern Uruguayan writers include [[Sylvia Lago]], [[Jorge Majfud]], and [[Jesús Moraes]].<ref name="britannica"/>
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