Poesía de la soledad y el deseo
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Poesía de la soledad y el deseo is a book of poetry
by Alejandro Carrión
. This collection was published in the Annals of the Central University of Quito as a "separata" with an illustrated cover by Eduardo Kingman
, and edited by Alfredo Chávez
.
The poem “Dulce niñera rubia de los sueños” began its triumphal chase, eventually included in many anthologies and translated to English by Dudley Fitts
. The poem “La espera jubilosa” was transformed into the lyrics of a “Pasillo
” which was awarded the first prize of the National Song Competition thanks to the young music teacher Benigno Angel Carrión. Juana de Ibarbourou
wrote that Alejandro Carrión "had the innocence of not knowing how great a poet he truly is" and Alberto Hidalgo included him in a list of the greatest poets of America. In this collection Alejandro Carrión distanced himself from the mainstream poetry of the day which dealt heavily on social themes by seeking a new direction re-emphasizing "poetry's eternal themes." The book was heavily criticized by his peers.
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
by Alejandro Carrión
Alejandro Carrión
Alejandro Carrión Aguirre was born in Loja, Ecuador. A poet, novelist and enthusiastic journalist, he published two important novels, La manzana dañada and La espina, many books of short stories, and numerous poetry books...
. This collection was published in the Annals of the Central University of Quito as a "separata" with an illustrated cover by Eduardo Kingman
Eduardo Kingman
Eduardo Kingman was one of Ecuador's greatest artists of the 20th century, among the art circles of other master artists such as Oswaldo Guayasamin and Camilo Egas.-Background:...
, and edited by Alfredo Chávez
Alfredo Chávez
Alfredo Chávez is a Mexican professional boxer and is considered one of the best prospects in the Welterweight division.-Pro career:...
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The poem “Dulce niñera rubia de los sueños” began its triumphal chase, eventually included in many anthologies and translated to English by Dudley Fitts
Dudley Fitts
Dudley Fitts was an American teacher, critic, poet, andtranslator. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and attended Harvard University where he edited the Harvard Advocate. He taught at The Choate School 1926-1941 and at Phillips Academy at Andover 1941-1968...
. The poem “La espera jubilosa” was transformed into the lyrics of a “Pasillo
Pasillo
Pasillo is a South American genre of music extremely popular in the territories that composed 19th century Gran Colombia: Colombia; Ecuador, where it is considered the national musical style; and to a lesser extent in the mountainous regions of Venezuela and Panamá...
” which was awarded the first prize of the National Song Competition thanks to the young music teacher Benigno Angel Carrión. Juana de Ibarbourou
Juana de Ibarbourou
Juana Fernández Morales Vd.ª De Ibarbourou, also known as Juana de América, was a Uruguayan poet of Galician origin. She was one of the most popular poets of Spanish America...
wrote that Alejandro Carrión "had the innocence of not knowing how great a poet he truly is" and Alberto Hidalgo included him in a list of the greatest poets of America. In this collection Alejandro Carrión distanced himself from the mainstream poetry of the day which dealt heavily on social themes by seeking a new direction re-emphasizing "poetry's eternal themes." The book was heavily criticized by his peers.