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| Born | María Esperanza Dolores Zambrano Sánchez November 14, 1901 Dolores Hidalgo,Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Died | Mexico City, Mexico June 4, 1992 |
| Resting place | Panteón Español, Mexico City |
| Occupation | Spanish |
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| Education | National Autonomous University of Mexico |
| Literary movement | Modernismo |
| Notable awards | Ordre des Palmes académiques |
| Spouse | Miguel Wimer |
| Children | Javier Wimer Zambrano |
| Parents | Agustín José Zambrano & María Ana Sánchez |
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Esperanza Zambrano (November 14, 1901 - June 4, 1992) was a Mexican poet. She was affiliated with several organizations including thePan American Union, publications of the Inter-American Commission of Women of theOrganization of American States, theMexican Legion of Honor, as well as being the co-founder and president of theAteneo Mexicano de Mujeres [es]. Zambrano was the laureate of awards from Mexico, France, and the Dominican Republic.
María Esperanza Dolores Zambrano Sánchez was born on November 14, 1901, inDolores Hidalgo,Guanajuato, Mexico. the author of a short poetic work, which she released in limited editions. All of her work was characterized by the use of resources ofModernismo origin, such asAlexandrine verse, the search forsonority, decadent sensuality, and experimentation instanza forms. Furthermore, her way of usingadjectives is reminiscent ofRamón López Velarde's style.La inquietud joyante, her first book, was a surprise in the Mexican poetry scene, as never before had a woman referred directly to her intimacy and her amorous desires. This line is continued by her next book,Los ritmos de los secretos, although her feeling of intimacy is further accentuated. InCanciones del amor perfecto her lyrics become an exaltation of married love and the happiness that motherhood causes. WithRetablos del Viejo Guanajuato, she is interested in popular and regional poetry, whileFuga de estío marks her return to intimate poetry, although with a tone of serenity and resignation in the face of old age and heartbreak.[1]
She was an adviser and director of thePan American Union and of publications of the Inter-American Commission of Women of theOrganization of American States. She was a member of theMexican Legion of Honor; as well as the co-founder and president of the Ateneo Mexicano de Mujeres. She obtained theOrdre des Palmes académiques award (1945) and theMedalla de Reconocimiento (1946), in France; theJuan Pablo Duarte Award from the Dominican Republic; and the Medal of Merit from theGovernment of Guanajuato (1963).[2]
Zambrano died inMexico City on June 4, 1992.
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