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Roque Dalton (1935-1975) was a Salvadoran poet whose politically engaged work made him one of Latin America's significant revolutionary voices. His collection "Taberna y otros lugares" won the Casa de las Américas Prize in 1969. Dalton was executed by members of his own revolutionary organization, the Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo.
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What is Taberna y otros lugares about?
The collection combines political disillusionment, exile, revolutionary commitment, and scenes of ordinary urban life. It won the Casa de las Américas poetry prize in 1969 and became one of Roque Dalton's defining books.
Why was Roque Dalton repeatedly exiled from El Salvador?
Dalton was an outspoken communist and revolutionary who was arrested for political activity more than once. He spent significant periods abroad, including in Mexico, Cuba, and Czechoslovakia.
How did Roque Dalton die?
Dalton was killed in 1975 by members of the People's Revolutionary Army, the Salvadoran guerrilla organization he had joined. The circumstances remain controversial, and his body has never been conclusively recovered.
Which Roque Dalton book is a good introduction besides Taberna y otros lugares?
Las historias prohibidas del Pulgarcito is a strong next choice because it mixes poetry, documents, anecdotes, and historical fragments about El Salvador. In English, Small Hours of the Night offers a broad selection translated by Jonathan Cohen and others.
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