Rafael Pérez Estrada facts for kids
Rafael Pérez Estrada (born February 16, 1934 – died May 22, 2000) was a Spanish poet and artist. He was known for his unique and experimental style in poetry and stories. He was often a finalist for Spain's important National Literature Prizes. Pérez Estrada wrote more than forty books during his life. His works have been translated and featured in magazines like Harper's Bazaar. A collection of his poems, Devoured by the Moon, was published in 2004.
A statue called Ave Quiromántica stands in Calle de la Bolsa, Málaga. This statue was created by José Seguiri and is based on one of Estrada's drawings.
Life of Rafael Pérez Estrada
Rafael Pérez Estrada was born in Málaga, Spain, on February 16, 1934. He studied law at the University of Granada. After finishing his studies, he worked as a lawyer in his hometown. In 1959, he moved to Madrid. There, he started his writing career. He wrote for different magazines and radio stations.
He returned to Málaga in 1960 and began to write more seriously. His first book was published in 1968. It was called Valle de los galanes. This book was a mix of plays, poems, and short stories. Rafael Pérez Estrada passed away on May 22, 2000.
Main Works
Rafael Pérez Estrada published many books during his career. Here are some of his notable works:
- Breviario (1988)
- Libro de los Reyes (1990)
- Oficios del sueño (1992)
- Pequeño teatro (1998)
- El levitador y su vértigo (1999)
- La extranjera (1999)
- Poemas (2000)
- Cosmología esencial (2000)
Poetry Collections
Many of Rafael Pérez Estrada's poems were collected into anthologies. These books bring together poems from different times or on specific themes. Some of these collections include:
- Antología 1968–1988 (1989)
- Informe desde el Sur (1989)
- Elecciones personales, una antología de urgencia (1996)
- El ladrón de atardeceres (1998)
- Rafael Pérez Estrada en la India (2009)
- Antología de breve ficción (2010)
- Un plural infinito (2011)
- Rafael Pérez Estrada. El demiurgo (2016)
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Pérez Estrada para niños
