Rosa María Britton

Rosa María Britton (28 July 1936, in Panama City – 16 July 2019, in Panama City) was a Panamanian doctor and novelist.

Rosa María Britton
Born	Rosa María Crespo Justiniani 28 July 1936 Panamá
Died	16 July 2019 Panamá
Other names	Rosa María Crespo Justiniani de Britton
Education	Universidad de La Habana, Universidad Complutense de Madrid,
Occupation(s)	Writer, doctor and teacher
Notable work	El ataúd de uso El Señor de las lluvias y el viento
Spouse	Carl Britton
Children	Walter Britton, Gabrielle Britton
Awards	Premio César Escritora del Año, Los Ángeles, California, Estados Unidos. 1985 Primer lugar en la sección de cuento del Concurso Literario Fulbright, San José, Costa Rica. 1985 Premio de Teatro en Quetzaltenango, Guatemala con la obra Los Loros no Lloran. 1995

Background and education

Rosa María Britton is a renowned Panamanian writer known for her contributions to literature and medicine. She was born on June 18, 1936, in Panama. Her father was Cuban and her mother was Panamanian. She attended school in Panama City and her secondary studies in Havana, Cuba. She studied medicine at the University of Madrid in Spain and continued her studies in gynecology and oncology at the Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center in the United States.

Britton is recognized for addressing gender, health, and societal issues in her literary work. Her writings explore the realities and challenges faced by women in Panamanian and Latin American society. Through her narrative, she seeks to give visibility to women's voices and experiences while promoting gender equality.

In addition to her literary career, Rosa María Britton is a medical doctor, specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. Her medical background and experience in the healthcare field have influenced her literary work, allowing her to delve into topics related to health and the female body.

Some of Rosa María Britton's most well-known works include "La noche y su orilla" (1987), "La espiral eterna" (1993), and "El último vuelo del pterodáctilo" (1999). Her writings have received national and international recognition, and she has been awarded literary prizes for her outstanding contributions.

Rosa María Britton has left a significant legacy in Panamanian and Latin American literature, creating space for reflection on gender and health issues in contemporary society.

She lived in Panama since 1973.

Works

Novels

• El ataúd de uso, 1983
• El señor de las lluvias y el viento, 1984
• No pertenezco a este siglo, 1991
• Todas íbamos a ser Reinas, 1997
• Laberintos de orgullo, 2002
• Suspiros de fantasmas, 2005

Tales

• ¿Quién inventó el mambo? , 1985, Panama.
• La muerte tiene dos caras, 1987, Costa Rica.
• Semana de la mujer y otras calamidades, 1995, Spain.
• La nariz invisible y otros misterios, 2001, Spain.
• Historia de Mujeres Crueles, Editorial Alfaguara, 2011, Spain. ISBN 978-9962-8968-1-4

Theater

• Esa Esquina del Paraiso, 1986
• Banquete de despedida/Miss Panamá Inc., 1987

External links

• (in Spanish) Website