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About Rafael Cansinos Assens

Birth

1882

Death

1964

Rafael Cansinos Asséns was a Spanish poet, novelist, essayist, literary critic and translator.

Rafael Cansinos Assens was a key figure in the Spanish literary avant-garde and the main promoter of Ultraism.

His mastery of multiple languages allowed him to produce essential translations of both classic and contemporary works.

As a Hebraist, he dedicated much of his life to the study and translation of sacred texts such as the Talmud.

His most iconic work, The Seven-Branched Candelabrum, reflects his deep connection to Jewish culture and tradition.

Throughout his prolific career, he published 57 works ranging from poetry and novels to literary criticism.