Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón
Aquí Nació Luis Cardoza y Aragón
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 6, 2010
1. Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón Marker
4 de Septiembre De 1992
y frente a la puerta que no había pasado en tantos años,
recordé el llavín, corto y redondo, y cómo darle vuelta para
abrir; la manita del tocador, el buzón, la madera, la cuerda
para abrir la puerta sin tocar. Al fondo de la calle, el tríangulo perfecto del Volcán de Agua, enorme, sereno y azul.
Luis Cardoza y Aragón
June 21, 1901
September 4, 1992
and while in front of the door which I hadn't passed through in so many years,
I remembered the small key, short and round, and how it would turn
to open; the knocker in the shape of a small hand, the letterbox, the wood, the string
that would open the door without knocking. At the end of the street, the perfect triangle of the Agua Volcano, enormous, serene and blue.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1901.
Location. 14° 33.408′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); The University of San Carlos (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Rector and Graduate of the University of San Carlos (about 90 meters away); Francisco Marroquín (about 90 meters away); Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Regarding Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón. Luis Cardoza y Aragón is one of the most famous Guatemalan writers, especially known for his surrealistic poems about Antigua Guatemala. As a fierce supporter of democracy, he went into exile in Mexico after the overthrow of the democratic government of Arbenz. Although invited back by various military governments, he refused while Guatemala was still ruled by dictators. After his
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 22, 2015
2. Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón Marker
In only five years the marker's tiles have begun to disintegrate and hopefully will soon be replaced.
The fragment of a poem in the marker text is from 1955's "Guatemala las líneas de su mano."
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 22, 2015
3. Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 15, 2015
4. Agua Volcano, mentioned in the marker text, seen from Escuintla on the southern coast.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on January 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
