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Vicente Huidobro

1893-1948

Vicente Huidobro was an influential Chilean poet, born on January 10, 1893 in Santiago.

Biography

Vicente Huidobro was an influential Chilean poet, born on January 10, 1893 in Santiago.

He is known for being one of the founders of the literary movement known as creacionismo, which sought to break with traditional literary forms and give way to pure creation and poetic experimentation.

Huidobro was a key figure in the poetic avant-garde in the Spanish language, and his work has left a lasting impact on Latin American literature.

He passed away in Paris on January 2, 1948, leaving a significant legacy in 20th-century poetry..