What is jorge isaac?

Jorge Isaac (1837-1895) was a Colombian writer, poet, journalist, and politician. He is best known for his novel Maria, which is considered a masterpiece of 19th-century Latin American literature.

Isaac was born in Quibdó, Colombia, to a family of Sephardic Jewish descent. He studied in Colombia and later in Europe, where he was exposed to Romanticism and the works of European writers such as Victor Hugo and Lord Byron.

In 1867, Isaac published his novel Maria, which is a semi-autobiographical work that tells the story of a doomed love affair between two young people in the Colombian countryside. The book became an instant success and is considered a landmark in Colombian literature. It has been translated into many languages and has been adapted into films and stage productions.

Isaac also worked as a journalist and a politician. He was a member of the Colombian Congress and served as governor of the province of Cauca. He was also a prominent member of the conservative party and was involved in the political and social issues of his time.

Despite his literary success, Isaac suffered from financial difficulties and health problems for much of his life. He died in Ibagué, Colombia, at the age of 57. Today, he is remembered as one of the most important writers of Colombian and Latin American literature.