Nacimiento: 1914-09-05
, San Fabián
Defunción: 2018-01-23
, La Reina
Nicanor Parra Sandoval was a prominent Chilean poet, anti-poet, and physicist. Known for his innovative work that broke with traditional lyrical conventions, Parra is considered a central figure in 20th-century Chilean and Latin American poetry. His style, characterized by the use of colloquial language, irony, and social criticism, gave rise to anti-poetry, a genre that sought to bring poetry closer to everyday reality and demystify the figure of the poet. His legacy transcends literature, influencing multiple generations of artists and thinkers.
