Alfredo Fressia

Alfredo Fressia (1948-2022) was a notable Uruguayan poet and writer who went into exile in Brazil during the Uruguayan civic-military dictatorship. His work often reflected themes of displacement and longing for his homeland, particularly through his poetry that captures the essence of Montevideo. Fressia was recognized for his contributions to literature, and his later works continued to resonate with his experiences of exile and nostalgia for his native city.