Ultraism

This article is about the poetic genre. For the english word, see ultraism (wiktionary)

Ultraism ("El Ultraísmo" in Spanish) was a genre of Spanish poetry which came into existence after World War I. This genre followed nonconformist metrics, free verse, and evocative imagery, influenced by Symbolism and Parnassians. Notable followers include Pedro Garfias and Jorge Luis Borges.

External Links

• Encyclopedia Brittanica

(note: Much more information can be found in Spanish)