Roberto Juarroz facts for kids
Roberto Juarroz (born October 5, 1925 – died March 31, 1995) was an Argentine poet. He became famous for his unique style of writing called "Poesía vertical" (Vertical Poetry).
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About Roberto Juarroz
Roberto Juarroz was born in a place called Coronel Dorrego, Argentina. He spent his life writing amazing poems. His most famous work was a series of books called "Poesía vertical".
What is Vertical Poetry?
Juarroz published 14 books of "Vertical Poetry." These books were numbered from 1 to 14. The first one came out in 1958. The last one was published after he passed away in 1997. His wife, Laura Cerrato, who was also a poet, helped publish a fifteenth book after his death.
Vertical Poetry is a special way of writing. It tries to dig deep into ideas and feelings. It's like looking straight down into a thought, rather than just skimming the surface. Juarroz wanted his poems to connect with the deepest parts of human experience.
His Work Reaches the World
Many people around the world wanted to read Juarroz's poems. Because of this, his "Vertical Poetry" was translated into English. W.S. Merwin translated some of his poems in 1977. Later, Mary Crow also translated many of his works. Her translations helped his poetry reach even more readers.
Roberto Juarroz passed away in 1995 in Temperley, Argentina. His unique "Vertical Poetry" continues to inspire readers and writers today.
English Translations of His Books
- Juarroz, Roberto. Vertical Poetry, translated by W.S. Merwin. Kayak Books, 1977. ISBN: 978-0-685-67046-0.
- Juarroz, Roberto. Vertical Poetry: Recent Poems, translated by Mary Crow. White Pine Press, 1992. ISBN: 978-1-877727-08-5.
- Juarroz, Roberto. Vertical Poetry: Last Poems, translated by Mary Crow. White Pine Press, 2011.
Many of his individual poems have also appeared in different poetry collections and magazines.
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Juarroz para niños
