Delmira Agustini

Poet

Birthday October 24, 1886

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Montevideo, Uruguay

DEATH DATE Jul 6, 1914 (27)

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About

Uruguayan poet who is considered one of the greatest female Latin American poets of the twentieth century. Her best-known works include Los Calices Vacios and Cantos de la manana.

Before Fame

She started writing poetry when she was just ten years old. She published her debut work, El libro blanco, in 1907.

Trivia

Her work was revolutionary in its exploration of female sexuality.

Family Life

She was married to Enrique Job Reyes until her death.

Associated With

She inspired Phoebe Cary and other female poets.