LIFE
When and where were you born?
I was born on March 14 of 1914 in Mexico City.
What was your greatest achievement or contribution to humanity?
My nobel prize on 1990.
Did you win any awards or recognitions?
I have recived many awards.
Did you have any famous friends?
Yes, I formed a frienship with Diego Rivera.
What was happening when you were born?
The mexican revolution was in progress.
What was your family like?
Mi dad was a lawyer aqnd my mom came from a humble family.
How did your career or work begin?
I have published poetry since I was young.
Which was the most important of all?
My most important award is the Nobel Prize.
Did you have other interests besides writing?
I was interested in painting and history.
What was education like?
The education was limited, especially in the fields.
Did you have brothers or sisters?
I had a sister called Margarita and my grandad was very important for me.
At what age did you start to be recognized?
At my 20s, I started being part of magazines.
How did the world react when you won the Nobel Prize?
I was recognized as one of the best poets of the XX century.
Did you travel to other countries?
Yes, I traveled to places like French and the U.S.
What was communication like?
The communication was slow, the magaines were very popular.
What was your childhood like?
I spent much of my time with my grandfather.
Did you win prizes, medals, or recognitions?
Yes. The cervantes prize and also my nobel prize.
Were you a member of any important institution?
Yes, I was a member of the National College.
How did you sign your literary works?
I firmed my works with just putting my name.
What was transportation like?
The transports were limited. many people traveled on train or in carriages.
Was there any important event in your childhood?
The mexican revolution and my fathers absensce.
What did you invent, discover, or create?
I didnt invented any physical thing. But I created a unique style of poetry.
Did you receive awards outside Mexico?
Yes, I´ve recived many international recognitons beside my nobel prize.
Did you have any connection to cinema or painting?
I collaborated in some proyects related with the visual arts.
What was a relevant invention of that era?
The ferrocarril was an invention that helped the society.