"Leave me alone with my chimeras."

Alejandra Pizarnik (1936 - 1972)
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About Alejandra Pizarnik

Alejandra Pizarnik was an Argentine poet, born on April 29, 1936. She is known for her intense, introspective poetry filled with themes of solitude, existential suffering, and the search for identity. Pizarnik's work has been praised for its lyrical quality and profound exploration of the human experience. She struggled with depression and mental health issues throughout her life, and tragically passed away at the age of 36 in 1972.

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