1853-1895. Cuban poet, essayist and journalist, who became the symbol of Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain and who promoted better understanding among American nations. "No man has any special right because he belongs to any specific race; just by saying the word man, we have already said all the rights." Born in Havana, Marti spent most of his life outside of Cuba, including Spain, ... [MORE]
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Jose Marti
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A biographical essay by Carlos Ripoll. Page also includes some of Marti's poetry in Spanish and in translation.