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Ramón A. (Ramón Arminio) Laval
1862–1929
A key early collector of Chilean folklore, this writer preserved popular tales, sayings, and traditions that might otherwise have been lost. He also worked as a bibliographer and public servant, bringing the same patient care to cultural history that he brought to everyday oral storytelling.
2 Audiobooks
Cuentos chilenos de nunca acabar
by Ramón A. (Ramón Arminio) Laval
Cuentos populares en Chile
by Ramón A. (Ramón Arminio) Laval
About the author
Born in San Fernando, Chile, in 1862, Ramón Arminio Laval Alvial became an important figure in the study of Chilean folklore and bibliography. Sources consulted describe him as especially interested in oral tradition, and he is remembered for gathering and publishing folk narratives, including stories linked to Pedro Urdemales and other popular Chilean traditions.
Alongside his literary and research work, he held posts in public service, including work connected with the Chilean postal system and the National Library of Chile. He also took part in cultural and scholarly circles devoted to folklore, helping document traditions that were often passed on by word of mouth rather than preserved in print.
Laval died in Santiago in 1929. His work still matters as a record of popular memory in Chile, especially for readers interested in folktales, customs, and the everyday voices that shaped the country's cultural history.