Biography of Alejandra Pizarnik

Alejandra Pizarnik (* 29. April 1936 in Avellaneda; † 25. September 1972 in Buenos Aires) was an argentinische Dichterin. She was 36 years old. Her education included University of Paris and Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Her awards include Guggenheim Fellowship and Fulbright Scholarship. Her cause of death was drug overdose. She was buried at La Tablada Cemetery.