José Montoya
American poet and academic with awards
Born
1932
93 years ago
Died
September 25th, 2013
11 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed to the Chicano literary movement and focused on themes of identity and culture in his works. Authored several poetry collections, including 'The Last Supper,' which emphasized the experiences of Mexican Americans. Served as a professor at California State University, Sacramento, influencing many students in the field of creative writing. Actively published in various literary journals and anthologies, giving voice to underrepresented communities through his poetry.
Authored 'The Last Supper'
Influenced students at California State University
Published in multiple literary journals
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