Poesía (1997–2025)
Selected poetry · 2026
Poet · Writer · Professor
Fernando
Valverde
University of Virginia
“The most original poet of his generation.”
— Charles Simic, Pulitzer Prize winner
01 — Biography
A singular voice in contemporary Spanish-language poetry.
Fernando Valverde (Granada, 1980) is a Spanish poet, writer, and Associate Professor of Spanish and Poetry at the University of Virginia. Scholars from nearly 100 international universities chose him as the most outstanding Spanish-language poet born after 1970. His work has received major poetry awards in Spain and has reached readers across languages and continents.
02 — Selected books
A body of work shaped by poetry, memory, and history.
Poetry collections, selected works, and literary biographies published by leading houses in the Spanish-speaking world and beyond.
03 — International
Poetry without borders.
Valverde’s work circulates through an expanding constellation of publishers, translators, universities, festivals, and readers around the world.
Books published in
25countries
Lectures & conferences in
more than30countries
04 — Recognition
Words on the work
“The most original poet of his generation.”
— Charles Simic, Pulitzer Prize winner
“Fernando Valverde has written immortal poems.”
— Raúl Zurita
05 — Academic
University of Virginia
Associate Professor of Spanish and Poetry. His teaching and research bring together creative writing, contemporary poetry, and literary history.
View university profile06 — Contact
Literary & academic inquiries
For readings, lectures, translations, press, and academic invitations.
fv7vh@virginia.edu