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Verónica Zondek
Born1953 (age 70–71)
Santiago, Chile
Alma mater Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Occupation(s)Poet, translator

Verónica Zondek (born 1953) is a Chilean poet and translator.

Biography

Zondek was born in Santiago in 1953 to German, Jewish, and Polish parents. [1] She holds a Bachelor of Arts in art history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. [1] [2]

Zondek's first book of poetry, titled Entrecielo y entrelínea, was published in 1984. [3] In 2019, Zondek published an anthology titled Ojo de agua, which included poetry she had written since the 1980s; [1] it was her 14th book. [3]

Zondek's poetry explores themes including place and geography, and incorporates social criticism. [3] She writes in various forms including long and short verses, epics, calligrams, and word games. [4] She additionally leads writing workshops. [2] Gonzalo Rojas described her poetry as "necessary". [1]

Zondek has translated the poetry of various authors into the Spanish language, including Derek Walcott and Anne Carson [1] as well as Emily Dickinson and Anne Sexton. [3]

Recognition

In 2017, Zondek received an award for "Poetic Career" from the Pablo Neruda Foundation.

Selected publications

  • Entrecielo y entrelínea (1984) [5]
  • La sombra tras el muro (1985) [5]
  • Vagido (1987) [5]
  • El hueso de la memoria (1988) [5]
  • Por gracia de hombre (2008) [5]
  • La ciudad que habito (2012) [5]
  • Ojo de agua (2019) [5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Carson, Anne (2019-05-08). "Verónica Zondek: "Creo que el paisaje, o más bien la fuerza de la naturaleza, no pueden estar ausentes de la poesía chilena"" [Verónica Zondek: "I believe that the landscape, or rather the force of nature, cannot be absent from Chilean poetry"]. La Tercera (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  2. ^ a b "Verónica Zondek". Comunidad Creativa Los Rios. Seremi de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio Región de los Ríos. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  3. ^ a b c d García, Javier (2019-04-29). "Verónica Zondek: "Hablo del dolor, la geografía y el misterio"" [Verónica Zondek: "I speak of pain, geography and mystery"]. La Tercera (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  4. ^ "Radar: recomendaciones de nuestros cómplices" [Radar: recommendations from our members]. La Tercera (in Spanish). 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g García Bustos, Javier (2020-04-30). "Verónica Zondek: "Me perturba el lugar en que quedará el pensamiento y la imaginación"" [Verónica Zondek: "I am disturbed by the place in which thought and imagination will remain"]. The Clinic (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-11-03.