Poetry Recommendations?

Question

Who are some of your favorite poets that write in spanish and why? I'm open to pretty much anyone because I'd like to improve my reading skills.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Let me recommend you this page. It includes hundreds of poems in Spanish.

My favorite poets are Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Ramón López Velarde, Rubén Darío, Salvador Novo, Federico García Lorca, among others.

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You're the man, Luis. Thanks a lot. - julian3, Jul 1, 2011

I second the mention of Becquer, and also recommend Pablo Neruda. - shakedowndave, Jul 2, 2011

You are wellcome, Julian. Saludos. - LuisCache, Jul 4, 2011

What are some of your favorite poets in English? - LuisCache, Jul 4, 2011

I've never tried reading poetry in English. - julian3, Jul 9, 2011

Answer 2

For me the best Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer from the Spanish Romanticism. His work is one of the best known in Spain. He wrote with a "simple" language because he wanted be understood for all the people. I think it's a good poet to learn Spanish.

I also recommend the book Un soñador para un pueblo from Antonio Buero Vallejo. It was written in the theater form.

If you read them tell me if you have enjoyed.

Both sound great. Thank you so much for the recommendations. - julian3, Jul 9, 2011