Which poet wrote 'Hijos de la ira' (1944), considered a foundational work of post-war Spanish 'desarraigada' (existential) poetry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Dámaso Alonso
Analysis: Dámaso Alonso published Hijos de la ira in 1944, expressing profound existential anguish, despair, and protest in free verse following the Spanish Civil War. Answer: Dámaso Alonso. Why not the others: Blas de Otero authored Pido la paz y la palabra; José Hierro wrote Cuaderno de Nueva York; Gabriel Celaya wrote Cantos iberos.
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