Efraín Barquero facts for kids

The Chilean poet Efraín Barquero at the Feria Internacional del Libro de Santiago 2017

Efraín Barquero (born May 3, 1931 – died June 29, 2020) was a famous poet from Chile. He wrote many poems that people loved. He even won the highest award for literature in Chile, called the Chilean National Prize for Literature, in 2008. His poems often talked about simple things in life and the amazing wonders of the universe. Many children also enjoyed reading his work.

About Efraín Barquero

Efraín Barquero studied at the University of Chile in Santiago. He learned alongside other future writers like Jorge Teillier. After his studies, he worked in Colombia for a while.

Later, in 1975, he moved to France. He lived there after a big change in the government of Chile. He traveled and lived in many different countries. These included places in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. He visited countries like China, Mexico, Colombia, and Cuba until 1990.

His Poetry Style

Barquero's poems often focused on everyday things. He also wrote about the beauty and mystery of the universe. His poems often had a deeper meaning about society. Many children enjoyed reading his poetry because it was easy to understand and inspiring.

While living in France, he wrote several books of poetry. One of them was A deshora, which he wrote between 1979 and 1985. It was later published in Chile in 1992. During this time, he also wrote Mujeres de oscuro and El viejo y el niño.

Awards and Later Life

Efraín Barquero tried to move back to Chile. However, he faced some difficulties and soon returned to France. Before he left Chile, he published a book called La mesa de la tierra. This book won awards in 1999.

On August 25, 2008, Efraín Barquero received the important Chilean National Prize for Literature. This award recognized his amazing contributions to Chilean poetry.

He passed away in Santiago, Chile, on June 29, 2020.

Books by Efraín Barquero

Here are some of the books of poetry written by Efraín Barquero:

• La piedra del pueblo (1954)
• La compañera (1956)
• Enjambre (1959)
• El pan del hombre (1960)
• El regreso (1961)
• Maula (1962)
• Poemas infantiles (1965)
• El viento de los reinos (1967)
• La compañera, poemas de amor (1969)
• Epifanías (1970)
• Arte de vida (1970)
• La compañera y otros poemas (1971)
• El poema negro de Chile (1976)
• Mujeres de oscuro (1992)
• A deshora (1992)
• El viejo y el niño (1993)
• La mesa de la tierra (1998)
• Antología (2000)
• El poema en el poema (2004)
• El pan y el vino (2008)
• El pacto de sangre (2009)

See also

In Spanish: Efraín Barquero para niños