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“Desafiaré al vacío Sacudiré la nada con blasfemias y gritos Hasta que caiga un rayo de castigo ansiado Trayendo a mis tinieblas el clima del paraíso.”

Quote by Vicente Huidobro

Book:Altazor

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Altazor

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Vicente Huidobro
Vicente Huidobro

Vicente Huidobro (January 10, 1893 - January 2, 1948) was a prominent Spanish-language poet from Chile, considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. His poetry style was unique, and he is recognized as one of the representatives of surrealistic poetry. more

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