Enrique Laguerre
1905–2005 (age 100)
Writer
Biography
Enrique Laguerre chronicled Puerto Rican life with empathy and nuance, composing novels that explored identity, struggle, and resilience. His writing offered readers both mirror and window, capturing the soul of the island with keen observation and lyrical prose.
His stories continue to be read and celebrated for their honesty and humanity, and he rests in Moca, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to guide and inspire.