Biography and works of nick joaquin

Filipino writer and journalist (–)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marquez and the surname or paternal family name is Joaquin.

Nicomedes "Nick" Marquez Joaquin (Tagalog:[hwaˈkin]; May 4, – April 29, ) was a Filipino writer and journalist best known for his short stories and novels in the English language.

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He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He has been considered one of the most important Filipino writers, along with José Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Unlike Rizal and Recto, whose works were written in Spanish, Joaquin's major works were written in English despite being literate in Spanish.

Order of National Artists: Nick Joaquin - ncca.gov.ph

Before becoming one of the leading practitioners of Philippine literature in English, he was a seminarian in Hong Kong – who later realized that he could better serve God and humanity by being a writer. This Biography of Nick Joaquín (1917-2004) – Making Memories Out ... MEXE