JOSÉ MARTÍ

The paper focuses on the life and work of the Cuban writer, philosopher and revolutionary José Martí, who left a visible mark on the history of his region. The paper offers a new perspective on his life, his political, journalistic and literary activity. It reflects upon José Martí’s thought, his contribution to culture and philosophy, defining his place in the evolution of revolutionary thinking in the 19th and 20th centuries. Special attention is given to Jose Marti’s attitude to Marxism as a movement which influenced the developments in Cuba and Latin America. The study concludes with a modern rendering of Martí’s work in the context of the current social and political situation.