Octavio Paz

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The evocative poems of Octavio Paz, as featured in Pasado en claro, are nourished by Paz' intrinsic belief that poetry constitutes "the secret religion of the modern age. A remarkable prose stylist, he also wrote a large body of essays on poetics, literary and art criticism, and Mexican history, politics, and culture. In this program, the late Nobel Laureate addresses a variety of subjects, including his ongoing interest in politics, his views on relations between Mexico and Spain, the aesthetics of surrealism, and the characteristics of great writers
Octavio Paz' Mother (3:42)
Octavio Paz' Father (2:45)
Influential Figures (5:06)
Early Readings. Mexico City (4:41)
Politics (4:07)
Education (6:34)
Mexico's History (3:02)
Politics Not The Solution (4:25)
Mexican Psyche (3:57)
Two Countries in One (3:01)
Spanish Influence (2:50)
Thirties (4:36)
Political or Religious Affiliations (1:50)
Intellectuals in Paris (3:51)
Paz Meets Miguel Hernandez (2:09)
Opinions On Important Figures (4:55)
Economic Difficulties and Odd Jobs (3:22)
Chicanos, Pachucos and Braseros (2:38)
Vice-consul in Paris (2:56)
Oriental Travels and Influences (3:24)
Unity and Diversity Through Rengas (2:37)
On Israel and Palestinians (2:21)
His Work (5:15)
Language (2:47)

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