Josefina De La Torre Millares

Place: Las Palmas

Born: 1907

Death: 2002

Biography:

Josefina De La Torre Millares was a Spanish poet, novelist, and opera singer, as well as a stage, film, radio, and television actress. She was born on September 25, 1907, in Las Palmas, Spain, and died on July 12, 2002, in Madrid, Spain.

Early Life and Work

Josefina De La Torre Millares began to write poetry from a young age and was introduced into the musical field by her uncle, Néstor de la Torre Comminges. Her first poem was published in 1920, and her first book, Versos y estampos, was published in 1927. This collection of pieces she wrote in her teens marked the beginning of her association with the Generation of '27, an influential group of poets including Ernestina de Champourcín, Juan José Domenchina, Concha Méndez, and Carmen Conde.

Artistic Career

In 1934, De La Torre did work as a voice actress for Paramount, dubbing over Marlene Dietrich for films in Joinville. She also dubbed Alexander Hall's Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen (1934). After returning to Madrid in 1935, she began concentrating on her theatrical and musical repertoire, becoming a successful soprano. Her work can be found in various museums, including the Museo Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Spain. Some of her notable works include:

• Poemas de la Isla: A bilingual edition of her poetry, published in 2000 with translations by Carlos Reyes.
• Versos y estampos: Her first book, published in 1927, a collection of pieces she wrote in her teens.
• En el umbral and Memories de una estrella: Two novels published in 1954.

Legacy

Josefina De La Torre Millares' contribution to poetry during the Generation of '27 period led to her association with influential poets, including Ernestina de Champourcín and Carmen Conde. Her work can be found on Wikioo.org, where her biography and artwork are showcased. For more information about her life and work, visit Wikipedia. Some notable artists and their works can be found on Wikioo.org, including:

• Geraldine Farrar: Hit Or Miss, One Patch, a quilt created in 1995.
• Hiro Yamagata: Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, a painting.
• Giovanni Boldini: Portrait Of Sarah Bernhardt, a pencil drawing.

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