Agustín Yáñez
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Agustín Yáñez Delgadillo (1904 in Guadalajara
, Jalisco
– 1980 in Mexico City
) was a notable Mexican
writer and politician who served as Governor of Jalisco
and Secretary of Public Education during Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
's presidency
. He is the author of numerous books and the recipient, in 1952 as member of the Academía Mexicana de la Lengua
, in 1973, of the Premio Nacional de las Letras. Al filo del agua (On the Edge of the Storm) is universally acknowledge as his masterpiece, according to the Encyclopedia of Latin American and Caribbean literature, 1900-2003 By Daniel Balderston, Mike Gonzalez, page 616.
in the Escuela de Jurisprudencia de Guadalajara and philosophy
in the National Autonomous University of Mexico
(UNAM). He held several teaching positions throughout his life, he was a professor in the Escuela Normal para Señoritas de Guadalajara from 1923 to 1929, in the Preparatoria José Paz Camacho from 1926 to 1929, in the Preparatoria de la Universidad de Guadalajara from 1931 to 1932, in the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria
from 1932 to 1953, in the UNAM from 1942 to 1953 and again from 1959 to 1962.
(PRI). He served as Governor of Jalisco from 1953 to 1959, undersecretary of the President of the Republic from 1962 to 1964 and Secretary of Public Education from 1964 to 1970. He headed the Mexican delegation to UNESCO
's 11th general assembly in 1960.
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Guadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. With a population of 1,564,514 it is Mexico's second most populous municipality...
, Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
– 1980 in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
) was a notable Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
writer and politician who served as Governor of Jalisco
Governor of Jalisco
The following is a list of governors of the Mexican state of Jalisco from 1921. The current constitution indicates a term 6 years in length, which cannot be renewed under any circumstances. It also stipulates the qualifications for becoming governor: a Mexican citizen by birth, at least 30 years of...
and Secretary of Public Education during Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Bolaños served as the President of Mexico from 1964 to 1970.- Political career :Díaz Ordaz was born in San Andrés Chalchícomula . His father, Ramón Díaz Ordaz Redonet, worked as an accountant, while his mother, Sabina Bolaños Cacho de Díaz Ordaz, worked as a school teacher...
's presidency
President of Mexico
The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state and government of Mexico. Under the Constitution, the president is also the Supreme Commander of the Mexican armed forces...
. He is the author of numerous books and the recipient, in 1952 as member of the Academía Mexicana de la Lengua
Academia Mexicana de la Lengua
The Academia Mexicana de la Lengua is the correspondent academy in Mexico of the Royal Spanish Academy...
, in 1973, of the Premio Nacional de las Letras. Al filo del agua (On the Edge of the Storm) is universally acknowledge as his masterpiece, according to the Encyclopedia of Latin American and Caribbean literature, 1900-2003 By Daniel Balderston, Mike Gonzalez, page 616.
Education and teaching profession
Yáñez studied lawLaw
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
in the Escuela de Jurisprudencia de Guadalajara and philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
in the National Autonomous University of Mexico
National Autonomous University of Mexico
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is a university in Mexico. UNAM was founded on 22 September 1910 by Justo Sierra as a liberal alternative to the Roman Catholic-sponsored Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) (National Autonomous...
(UNAM). He held several teaching positions throughout his life, he was a professor in the Escuela Normal para Señoritas de Guadalajara from 1923 to 1929, in the Preparatoria José Paz Camacho from 1926 to 1929, in the Preparatoria de la Universidad de Guadalajara from 1931 to 1932, in the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria
Escuela Nacional Preparatoria
The Escuela Nacional Preparatoria , the oldest senior high school system in Mexico, belonging to the National Autonomous University of Mexico , opened its doors on February 1, 1868. It was founded by Gabino Barreda, M.D., following orders of then President of Mexico Benito Juárez...
from 1932 to 1953, in the UNAM from 1942 to 1953 and again from 1959 to 1962.
Essays
- Fray Barlolomé de las Casas, el conquistador conquistado (1942)
- El contenido social de la literatura iberoamericana (1943)
- Alfonso Gutiérrez Hermosillo y algunos amigos (1945)
- El clima espiritual de Jalisco (1945)
- Fichas mexicanas (1945)
- Yahualica (1946)
- Discursos por Jalisco (1958)
- La formación política (1962)
- Moralistas franceses (1962)
- Proyección universal de México (1963)
- Días de Bali (1964)
- Conciencia de la revolución (1964)
- Dante, concepción integral del hombre y de la historia (1965)
- Discursos al servicio de la educación pública (1964,1965,1966)
Narratives
- Por tierras de Nueva Galicia (1928)
- Baralipton (1931)
- Espejismo de Juchitán (1940)
- Genio y figuras de Guadalajara (1941)
- Flor de juegos antiguos (1942)
- Esta es mala suerte (1945)
- Melibea, Isolda y Alda en tierras cálidas (1946)
- Los sentidos del aire, Episodios de Navidad (1948)
- Tres cuentos (1964)
Novels
- Archipiélago de mujeres (1943)
- Pasión y convalecencia (1943)
- Al filo del agua (1947)
- La creación (1959)
- La tierra pródiga (1960)
- Ojerosa y pintada (1960)
- Las tierras flacas (1962)
- Perseverancia final (1967)
- Las vueltas del tiempo (1973)
- La ladera dorada (1978)
- Santa Anna, espectro de una sociedad (1981 concluded AD)
Political career
Agustín Yáñez was a member of the Institutional Revolutionary PartyInstitutional Revolutionary Party
The Institutional Revolutionary Party is a Mexican political party that held power in the country—under a succession of names—for more than 70 years. The PRI is a member of the Socialist International, as is the rival Party of the Democratic Revolution , making Mexico one of the few...
(PRI). He served as Governor of Jalisco from 1953 to 1959, undersecretary of the President of the Republic from 1962 to 1964 and Secretary of Public Education from 1964 to 1970. He headed the Mexican delegation to UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
's 11th general assembly in 1960.