Anthology of Alberto Lamar Schweyer

Alberto Lamar Schweyer was a prominent Cuban journalist and essayist, whose role in Cuba’s literary and intellectual history has been the subject of controversy due to his support for the Machado regime. Lamar Schweyer began his literary career in the magazines Social and Figaro in the 1920s. He also distinguished himself for his work in other publications such as Cuba Contemporánea, El Mundo and Smart.
This Anthology of Alberto Lamar Schweyer offers a deep and comprehensive vision of his literary and journalistic career. This compilation reflects the versatility of Lamar Schweyer, whose works span a wide range of topics, from political analysis to cultural and literary essays.
Nonetheless, the author is known as much for his literary talent as for his controversial role in the Cuban political scene. An initial member of the Retail Group, he was expelled for his support of the Machado regime. Despite this controversy, his influence on Cuban literature and journalism is undeniable.
This anthology serves as a reminder of the complexity of Cuba’s cultural and intellectual landscape in the interwar period. Reading it, one can appreciate not only the literary talent of Lamar Schweyer, but also the effervescence and tension that marked Cuban intellectual life at that time. While some may question his political alignments, Lamar Schweyer’s importance as a cultural figure is indisputable.