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Jorge Zalamea Borda

Colombian writer, poet, diplomat (1905-1969) · Colombia · Writers · Died at 64

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Jorge Zalamea Borda was a Colombian writer, poet, and journalist, best known for his anti-dictatorship satirical prose works. His poems, dramas, novels, and essays are notable for their linguistic richness and ascetic, dense style. He typically explored themes of equality and liberty in his writings.

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Awards

Casa de las Américas Prize1965
Lenin Peace Prize

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Child: Alberto Zalamea Costa

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Jorge Zalamea Borda was a Colombian writer, poet, and journalist, best known for his anti-dictatorship satirical prose works. His poems, dramas, novels, and essays are notable for their linguistic richness and ascetic, dense style. He typically explored themes of equality and liberty in his writings. His most well-known works include El sueño de la escalinatas and El Gran Burundú-Burundá ha muerto. He was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize in 1967.

Country
Colombia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1969 · aged 64

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