Carlos Oroza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carlos Oroza
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| Born | 13 May 1923 Viveiro, Galicia |
| Died | 20 November 2015 (aged 92) Madrid, Spain |
| Pen name | 'The Wicked' |
| Occupation | Poet, performer |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Carlos Oroza (born May 13, 1923 – died November 20, 2015) was a famous Spanish poet. He was known for his unique way of performing his poems.
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Carlos Oroza's Poetic Style
Carlos Oroza was best known for how he performed his own poems. His poems were special because they were written in free verse. This means they didn't follow strict rules like rhyming or having a set rhythm.
His poems were full of energy and a strong beat. Oroza was a wonderful reciter, meaning he was great at reading his poems aloud.
Life in Madrid and Beyond
In the 1960s, Carlos Oroza lived in Madrid. He became very well-known in the literary world, especially at the Café Gijón. This café was a popular spot for writers and artists. It was a place where people could share ideas and culture, even during the time of Franco's strict government.
During this time, Oroza helped start a magazine called Tropos. He also took part in many "jazz-poetry" shows. These were events where poets read their work while jazz music played.
Carlos Oroza lived in different places, including Ibiza and the United States. In the U.S., he won the International Underground Poetry award in New York. Later, in 1985, he quietly returned to Spain.
His Unique Place in Poetry
Many people thought Oroza's poetry was similar to the Beat Generation. This was a group of American writers who wrote about freedom and new ideas. However, Carlos Oroza never officially joined any group or movement. He had his own unique style.
Even though he often worked alone, Oroza was a legendary name in poetry. Many people admired his work and followed his career.
In 2008, a former Spanish Minister of Culture, César Antonio Molina, gave Carlos Oroza the Fundación Laxeiro Award. Molina was also a writer and a big fan of Oroza's poems. He even wrote the introduction for one of Oroza's books, En el norte hay un mar que es más alto que el cielo.
Carlos Oroza's Works
Published Poems
- Elencar, (1974)
- Cabalum, (1980)
- Alicia, (1985)
- Una porción de tierra gris del norte, (1996)
- La llama prestada, (1998)
- En el norte hay un mar que es más alto que el cielo, first edition 1997, reviewed and expanded in 2005, 3º edition 2008
- Un sentimiento ingrávido recorre el ambiente, (2006)
Video Poems
- Caballum (April 2002) RTVG Production
- Elencar (2008)
Awards and Recognition
- New York Underground Poetry award
- Fundación Laxeiro Award 2008
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Oroza para niños
