De mi villorio

poetry by López

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De mi villorio (1908), meaning "Of My Village," is a poetry collection by Colombian writer Luis Carlos López. López, born in Cartagena, is celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the people and life in his native city. His work is considered a significant contribution to regional literature in South America, stemming from his keen observations of provincial society. The collection is one of his major works, alongside Posturas dificiles and Por el atajo.1

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Luis Carlos López
His major works are De mi villorio (1908; “Of My Village”), Posturas dificiles (1909; “Difficult Situations”), and Por el atajo (1928; “For the Short-Cut”).
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His major works are De mi villorio (1908; “Of My Village”), Posturas dificiles (1909; “Difficult Situations”), and Por el atajo (1928; “For the Short-Cut”).
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