History of Colombian Poetry - 20th Century - From José Asunción Silva to Raúl Gómez Jattin

A critical text that is also a history of Colombian sensitivity through its most representative figures. From Silva onwards, here are also Valencia and Barba Jacob, Luis Carlos López and León de Greiff, Aurelio Arturo, Eduardo Carranza and Jorge Rojas, Álvaro Mutis and Jorge Gaitán Durán, Fernando Charry Lara and the group of "Mitoó. The Nadaistas and the closest generations, from José Manuel Arango to Raúl Jattin.

In this book, the general overview coexists with detailed analysis, to weave a unique history of our poetry. Not only what Cobo Borda chooses as his tradition, being himself an outstanding poet, but also by seeking, as an essayist, a reflective balance in which his judgments take into account everything that has been written about Colombian poets.

The author updates his journey through the course of 20th century Colombian poetry. In lucid essays, he brings us closer to the singularity and specificity of his representative voices.