Carlos Oquendo de Amat (April 17, 1905 – March 6, 1936) was a Peruvian poet born in
Moho, generally recognized by his only book of poetry 5 Meters of Poems, first published on 1927, which is an
accordion book or
pop-up book which extends to approximately 5 meters in length when fully opened. In the words of Urayoán Noel "5 Meters of Poems is a joy to read, and a significant contribution to our understanding of
Latin American vanguard poetry beyond such canonical figures as
Neruda and
Vallejo. Here’s hoping for many more meters!".
Works
5 Metros de Poemas, Editorial Minerva,
Lima: 1927 (first edition).