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Poetry selections and recitations from George Kalamaras’ series A Gray Barn Rising are highlighted at this literary event with Prof. Francisco Miranda. Poets highlighted are Alfonsina Storni, Argentina (32:17); Alejandra Pizarnik, Argentina(48:08;César Vallejo, Peru(1:02);Pablo Neruda, Chile(1:02); Federico García Lorca, Spain(1:31);and Nicanor Parra, Chile(1:44). Their life and times are discussed, too.
Dr. Francisco Miranda is Associate Professor Spanish in the Department of Languages at UAA.
(Note: A Gray Barn Rising is a series of YouTube videos featuring poetry chosen and recited by Indiana Poet Laureate George Kalamaras.)
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