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About Hugo Wast

Birth

1883

Death

1962

Gustavo Adolfo Martínez Zuviría, best known under his pseudonym Hugo Wast, was a renowned Argentine novelist and script writer.

Hugo Wast was the literary pseudonym of a prolific Argentine author who excelled in both literature and politics.

His most renowned work, La casa de los cuervos, is a fundamental reference within his extensive production of 81 books.

Throughout his life, he held multiple professional roles, including lawyer, jurist, librarian, and playwright.

Born in the province of Córdoba in 1883, his writing explored diverse themes ranging from fiction to historical essays.

His literary legacy spans a wide variety of genres, establishing him as a multifaceted figure of 20th-century Argentine culture.