Manuel González Zeledón (24 December 1864 – 29 May 1936) was a

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n writer. Writing under the

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"Magón", he also worked to promote culture and literature in the country. While his literary output was not prolific, he is remembered for works that serve to cast light on the people and culture of Costa Rica. Born in San José, he began his writing career on the newspaper ''

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'', which at the time was edited by the writer

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. Later, in conjunction with other writers, he founded the newspaper ''

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'', opposing clerical interference in the government of the country. In 1932 he was appointed ambassador the

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, a position he still held at the time of his death.

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