Raúl Zurita
Raúl Zurita (* 1950 in Santiago de Chile ) is a Chilean poet , university professor and engineer . He belongs to a generation of poets who clearly set themselves apart from Pablo Neruda's great role model around 1970 . His work is shaped , among other things, by the Chilean dictatorship .
Works (selection)
- Purgatory (1979)
- Vorhimmel (1982)
- The New Life (1993)
Awards
- Guggenheim Fellowship (1984)
- Pablo Neruda Prize (1988)
- Golden Perikles Prize (1994)
- Chilean State Prize for Literature (2000)
Web links
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zurita, Raúl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chilean poet, university professor and engineer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1950 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Santiago de Chile |