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Dora Acuña

1903 – 1987

Paraguayan poet, journalist and radio personality

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Lived 1903 – 1987 (aged 83–84). Dora Acuña was a Paraguayan writer, poet, journalist, actor and educator.

Dora Gómez Bueno de Acuña (1903 in Luque – 1987) was a Paraguayan poet, journalist and radio personality. She carried out her studies in Escuela Normal de Asunción, the institute where she graduated with the title of teacher.

Influenced by the Uruguayan poet Delmira Agustini, Dora Acuña's poetry celebrated life and nature with a frank eroticism.

First Steps She taught primary education for many years, and briefly contributed, between 1930 and 1931, to the 'Sociales' page of the 'El Orden' newspaper of Asunción.

Her work in radio included acting in children's programs, reciting local and foreign poetry, and participating in various radio series throughout her career. She was involved in Sobremesa de Gala, which was broadcast on Radio Nacional and Radio Ñanduti in Asunción, Paraguay.

Works Flor de caña, poesías (Reed flower), Asunción: Imprenta nacional, 1940 Barro celeste (Heavenly mud), Asunción: Imprenta nacional, 1943 Luz en el abismo (Light in the Abyss), Asunción: Indoamericana, 1954 Vivir es decir (Living is saying), Asunción: [s.n.], 1977 Antología, Asunción: Alcándara, 1985

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Important facts

Born
1903, Luque
Birth century
Died
1987, Asunción
Nationality
Also known as
Dora de Acuña, Dora Gómez Bueno de Acuña

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dora Acuña?

Paraguayan poet, journalist and radio personality (1903–1987)

When was Dora Acuña born?

Dora Acuña was born in 1903 in Luque.

When did Dora Acuña die?

Dora Acuña died in 1987 in Asunción.

What was Dora Acuña's occupation?

Dora Acuña was a writer, poet, journalist, actor and educator.

What nationality was Dora Acuña?

Dora Acuña was Paraguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dora Acuña

· Wikidata: Q5297378

· DBpedia: Dora Acuña

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