Delmira Agustini & Enrique
The poet of desire, killed by her lover
The Uruguayan poet Delmira Agustini, who scandalized with her erotic verse, divorced Enrique Job Reyes but kept meeting him in secret; at one such meeting, he shot her and then himself.
01Why it matters
She is one of the great erotic voices of Latin American poetry and a tragic symbol of violence against the free woman.
02The conflict
The divorce, the secret desire and Reyes's murderous jealousy.
03The iconic moment
The clandestine meetings after the divorce, ending in tragedy.
04What survived
Her collections "El libro blanco" and "Los cálices vacíos."
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Delmira Agustini & Enrique?
The Uruguayan poet Delmira Agustini, who scandalized with her erotic verse, divorced Enrique Job Reyes but kept meeting him in secret; at one such meeting, he shot her and then himself.
Why is the story of Delmira Agustini & Enrique famous?
She is one of the great erotic voices of Latin American poetry and a tragic symbol of violence against the free woman.
How does the story of Delmira Agustini & Enrique end?
The clandestine meetings after the divorce, ending in tragedy. Her collections "El libro blanco" and "Los cálices vacíos."
Is the story of Delmira Agustini & Enrique real?
Yes, Delmira Agustini & Enrique is based on real people and events.
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