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José Asunción Silva

Colombian author (1865-1896) · Colombia · On the map · Writers · Died at 30

José Asunción Silva was a Colombian poet and novelist. He is considered one of the leaders of Latin American Modern Poetry, following the paths of Baudelaire, Mallarmée and Verlaine.

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Colombia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1865 to 1896 · aged 30