This is the first biography of Latin America's most important poet. the Peruvian César Vallejo. It traces the important events of his life and evaluates his poetry, fiction, theatre, political essays and journalism.

Prologue
Korriscosso's Birth (1892-1917)
The Fires of Love (1917-1923)
The City of Light (1923-1928)
The Soul's Practical Dream (1928-1932)
A Death Foretold (1932-1938)
Epilogue
Bibliography