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Raúl Alfonso Allain Vega
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| Alma mater | National University of San Marcos |
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Raúl Alfonso Allain Vega (born on November 11, 1989, in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian writer, poet, editor, and sociologist. He is known for his many books and articles. He also writes columns for different newspapers and magazines.
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About Raúl Allain
Early Life and Education
Raúl Allain was born in Lima, Peru. His parents are Manuel Alfonso Allain Santisteban and Patricia María del Pilar Vega González. His grandfather, Óscar Allain Cottera, was an artist.
In 2007, Raúl Allain started studying sociology at the National University of San Marcos. Sociology is the study of how people live together in groups and societies.
His Work as a Writer
Raúl Allain has written many books and articles. One of his first books was La cientificidad del consciente: Conjeturas (2011). He has also had his writings included in collections of works by different authors. These collections are called anthologies. Some of these include Abofeteando a un cadáver (2007) and Poesía y narrativa hispanoamericana actual (2010).
He has also edited many anthologies himself. These collections feature poetry, art, and journalism from other writers. Some of his edited works are Poéticas: selección de artes poéticas por poetas peruanos contemporáneos (2010) and Convergencias: muestra de poesía contemporánea (2011).
Several of the anthologies he edited are kept in the Mario Vargas Llosa Library in Lima. This library is part of the House of Peruvian Literature.
Student Literary Group
While at university, Raúl Allain started a literary group called "Suicidas Sub 21". This group brought together young writers and poets from different universities. They shared their creative work and ideas. Some of the authors who wrote for this group were Laura Rosales and Esteban Poole.
Articles and Columns
Raúl Allain writes articles for various magazines and newspapers. In 2011, his article "Why not vote for public health?" was published. In 2012, he was recognized as a young author by Monolito magazine.
He has written about different social topics. For example, in 2014, his article "Racism in Peru – The 'cholo' who 'cholea' the 'cholo'" was published. This article talked about racism in Peru. It has been used as a reference in university studies.
He also writes about current events and social issues. In 2021, he wrote an article about the history of Lima before the Spanish arrived. He also writes columns for newspapers like Expreso and La Industria. His columns are often shared by other news outlets.
Awards and Recognition
Raúl Allain has received several important awards for his work.
- In July 2019, he received the "World Award for Cultural Excellence." This award came from the Hispanomundial Union of Writers.
- He also received the "World Award for Sociological Excellence 'El Águila Internacional'."
- In December 2020, he was given the "World Award for Journalistic Excellence 'César Vallejo'."
- In June 2021, he earned the "World Award for Excellence in the Defense of Human Rights 'El Águila de Oro'."
- In June 2022, he received the "World Award for Excellence in the Defense of Peace with Social Justice 'César Vallejo'."
- In May 2023, he again received the "World Award for Journalistic Excellence 'César Vallejo'."
In November 2021, he was honored as a contributor to the anniversary edition of El Mercurio Digital newspaper.
Other Roles
Raúl Allain also leads a publishing company called Río Negro. He works as an international consultant for the Association of Victims of Organized Harassment and Electronic Torture (VIACTEC).
