Juan Bañuelos
Juan Bañuelos (born October 6, 1932 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez , Chiapas ; † March 29, 2017 in Mexico City ) was a Mexican poet , essayist , editor and university professor . He studied Law , Hispanic Studies , Philosophy and Diplomacy at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City.
His poems are not only featured in the most important Mexican and some international anthologies, but have also been translated into eleven languages.
Works (selection)
- Gates to the World (1961)
- I'm writing on the wall (1965)
- Except Protocol (1971)
- The Will Of Fate (1982)
- Where the Rain Dies (1992)
- The Suit I Wore Tomorrow (2001)
- In the Grass Walk (2005)
Awards
- Mexican State Prize for Poetry (1968)
- Chiapas Art Prize (1984)
- Carlos Pellicer State Prize (2000)
- Poetry Prize José Lezama Lima (2004)
Web links
- Poemas de Juan Bañuelos at poemas-del-alma.com (Spanish)
Individual evidence
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↑ Llega a 83 años el poeta chiapaneco Juan Bañuelos. In: terra.com. October 5, 2015, Retrieved April 1, 2017 (Spanish). Murió el poeta Juan Bañuelos. In: excelsior.com.mx. March 30, 2017, Retrieved April 1, 2017 (Spanish).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bañuelos, Juan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Mexican poet, essayist, editor, and university professor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 6, 1932 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tuxtla Gutiérrez , Chiapas , Mexico |
| DATE OF DEATH | 29th March 2017 |
| Place of death | Mexico City , Mexico |