Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Born: 2 August 1884, Caracas, Venezuela
- Died: 5 April 1969, Caracas, Venezuela
- Gallegos is considered to be one of Venezuela's most important writers. He wrote both novels and short stories, often exploring themes of social injustice and the importance of democracy.
- Some of his most famous works include:
"Doña Bárbara" (1929),
"Cantaclaro" (1934),
and "Pobre negro" (1937).
2. Arturo Uslar Pietri
- Born: 16 May 1906, Caracas, Venezuela
- Died: 26 February 2001, Caracas, Venezuela
- Uslar Pietri was a Venezuelan writer, politician, and diplomat. He wrote novels, short stories, essays, and plays. He also founded and edited the magazine El Nacional.
- Some of his most famous works include:
"Las lanzas coloradas" (1931),
"El laberinto de fortuna" (1948),
"Oficio de difuntos" (1976).
3. Miguel Otero Silva
- Born: 26 October 1908, Barcelona, Venezuela
- Died: 28 August 1985, Caracas, Venezuela
- Miguel Otero Silva was a Venezuelan writer, journalist and politician. He wrote novels, short stories, and essays. He also founded the El Nacional newspaper.
- Some of his most famous works include:
"Fiebre" (1939),
"Casas muertas" (1955),
"La muerte de Honorio" (1963).
4. Mariano Picón Salas
- Born: 26 January 1901, Mérida, Venezuela
- Died: 1 January 1965, Caracas, Venezuela
- Mariano Picón Salas was a Venezuelan writer, critic and educator. He wrote novels, short stories, essays and plays. He also founded the El Nacional newspaper.
- Some of his most famous works include:
"Los días de Cipriano Castro" (1928),
"Odisea de Tierra Firme" (1931),
"Región y Literatura de Venezuela" (1940).
5. Ana Teresa Torres
- Born: 12 June 1945, Caracas, Venezuela
- Torres is a Venezuelan writer and journalist. She has written novels, short stories, and essays. She is also the editor of the magazine "Letras Libres".
- Some of her most famous works include:
"Doña Inés contra el olvido" (1985),
"El exilio del tiempo" (1990),
"La canción de las moscas" (2002).