Jaime Sáenz Book order

October 29, 1921 – August 16, 1986

En Sáenz's life and work are intertwined and mutually illuminating. He is remembered as a rebellious, alcoholic writer outside of social conventions, a central figure in Bolivian literature. His work presents an original and exceptional worldview, deeply influencing subsequent generations of artists, musicians, filmmakers, and videographers in Bolivia and Latin America. His nocturnal lifestyle and fascination with the irrational and esoteric, rather than politics, shaped his literary uniqueness and defied conventional labels.

2007
The Night
150 pages
6 hours of reading
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Jaime Saenz, a prominent Bolivian writer, is celebrated for his extraordinary poetry, characterized by its apocalyptic and hallucinatory qualities. This edition features the first English translation of his renowned poem, The Night, which is considered his masterpiece and was completed shortly before his passing in 1986. Translators Forrest Gander and Kent Johnson have brought Saenz's brilliant work to a new audience, highlighting its significance and depth.

The Night