![]() ![]() Here are the titles of published collected poems by Julia de Burgos: Rio Grande de Loiza / Big River of Loiza.Yo Misma Fui Mi Ruta / I Was My Own Route.Ay ay ay de la Grifa Negra / Ay ay ay of the Black Grifa.The following poems in Spanish and English are included in this post: She also wrote of her personal struggles and complicated love life. The subjects of the island’s history, including colonialism, slavery, and oppression were woven into her poetry. Though she kept her promise, her poetry spoke of the social issues and the national identity of Puerto Rico. When Burgos left Puerto Rico at the age of twenty five, she vowed never to return. ![]() In turn, Julia de Burgos deeply influenced the next generation of Puerto Rican poets, including Giannina Braschi. The writings of Luis Llorens Torres, Clara Lair, Rafael Alberti, and Pablo Neruda were among those who influenced her career as a young poet. Here is a sampling of poems by Julia de Burgos in both their original Spanish ( poemas de Julia de Burgos) and English translation.Īfter Burgos was awarded a scholarship to attend University High School in 1928, her family moved to Rio Piedras, which would later influence her to write her first work, Rio Grande de Loiza. Julia de Burgos, born Julia Constanza Burgos Garcia (Febru– July 6, 1953), was a Puerto Rican poet, feminist, and civil rights activist for women and African/Afro-Caribbean writers. ![]()
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