Latin American poetry is the poetry of Latin America, mostly but not entirely written in Spanish or Portuguese. The unification of Indigenous and Spanish cultures produced a unique and extraordinary body of literature in Spanish America. Later with the introduction of African slaves to the new world, African traditions greatly influenced Spanish American poetry.
Read more about Latin American Poetry: Pre-Columbian Poetry, The Colonial Era, The 19th Century, The 20th Century, Contemporary Poetry, Notable Latin American Poets
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