Rosa María Britton (28 July 1936 – 16 July 2019) was a
Panamanian
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doctor and
novelist
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.
Background and education
Rosa María Britton is a renowned Panamanian writer known for her contributions to literature and medicine. She was born on June 18, 1936 in
Panama City
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Panamanian
Panamanians (; feminine ) are people identified with Panama, a country in Central America (which is the central section of the American continent), and with residential, legal, historical, or cultural connections with North America. For most Pan ...
. She attended school in Panama City and her secondary studies in
Havana
Havana (; ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.University of Madrid in Spain and continued her studies in
gynecology
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and
oncology
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at the Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center in the United States.
Britton is recognized for addressing gender, health, and societal issues in her literary work. Her writings explore the realities and challenges faced by women in Panamanian and Latin American society. Through her narrative, she seeks to give visibility to women's voices and experiences while promoting gender equality.
In addition to her literary career, Rosa María Britton is a medical doctor, specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. Her medical background and experience in the healthcare field have influenced her literary work, allowing her to delve into topics related to health and the female body.
Some of Rosa María Britton's most well-known works include "La noche y su orilla" (1987), "La espiral eterna" (1993), and "El último vuelo del pterodáctilo" (1999). Her writings have received national and international recognition, and she has been awarded literary prizes for her outstanding contributions.
Rosa María Britton has left a significant legacy in Panamanian and Latin American literature, creating space for reflection on gender and health issues in contemporary society.
She lived in Panama since 1973.
Works
Novels
*''El ataúd de uso'', 1983
*''El señor de las lluvias y el viento'', 1984
*''No pertenezco a este siglo'', 1991
*''Todas íbamos a ser Reinas'', 1997
*''Laberintos de orgullo'', 2002
*''Suspiros de fantasmas'', 2005
Tales
* ''¿Quién inventó el mambo? '', 1985,
Panama
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.
* ''La muerte tiene dos caras'', 1987,
Costa Rica
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.
* ''Semana de la mujer y otras calamidades'', 1995, Spain.
* ''La nariz invisible y otros misterios'', 2001, Spain.
* ''Historia de Mujeres Crueles'', Editorial Alfaguara, 2011, Spain.
Theater
*''Esa Esquina del Paraiso'', 1986
*''Banquete de despedida/Miss Panamá Inc.'', 1987