Huidobro and the literary presuppositions of creationism

Abstract

Introduction: This article examines the tenets of Creationist theory and how they manifest in the structure, language, and composition of the poetry collection Altazor o El viaje en paracaídas (Altazor or The Parachute Journey) by Chilean writer Vicente Huidobro. The study focuses on identifying the main Creationist characteristics within the work to establish their presence and materialization in the author's poetry, marking a break with the conventional literature established in the 20th century. Materials and methods: The research followed a qualitative methodological approach, relying on documentary records and bibliographic analysis. The study of the poetry collection was limited to its seven cantos, which were identified as the main thematic unit. Results and discussion: The results obtained from the study demonstrated the clear presence of Creationist theory in Huidobro's masterpiece, revealing the rejection of mimesis, linguistic experimentation, and the poet's position as the absolute creator within his literary universe—key elements for the creation of new realities. Conclusions: Altazor stands as a faithful representation of Huidobro's theory, marking a turning point in the production of avant-garde poetry.