Cintio Vitier
Cintio Vitier | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1921 Key West, Florida |
| Died | October 1, 2009 (aged 88) Havana, Cuba |
| Occupation | Poet, essayist |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Notable awards | Juan Rulfo Prize, National Prize for Literature |
| Spouse | Fina García Marruz |
| Children | Sergio Vitier José María Vitier |
Cintio Vitier (September 25, 1921 – October 1, 2009) was a Cuban poet, essayist, and novelist. Upon selecting him for the Juan Rulfo Prize, the award jury called him "one of the most important writers of his generation".