VOICED : Chile celebra el 100 cumpleanos de Nicanor Parra

Nicanor Parra, a renowned Chilean antipoet, celebrated his 100th birthday with a sharp mind and memory. Despite his aversion to tributes, many in Chile commemorated his centennial. The celebrations concluded with a concert in Santiago, where his grandson performed alongside Parra's poems. Parra's antipoetry, characterized by irony, simple language, and everyday themes, revolutionized poetry by making it accessible to the public. His work remains popular in Chile today.

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