María Victoria Moreno and Poetry for childhood

Abstract

This article is a critical analysis of the main features of the children’s poetry of María Victoria Moreno (1939-2005) and offers a closer examination of the two poetry collections that Moreno wrote specifically for children: ¿E haberá tirón de orellas? (1997) e Eu conto... ti cantas (2005). Moreno’s poetry in these two books is markedly narrative, full of music and plays on words, and delves into topics such as love and the respect for animals, nature as a source of life, and literary creation itself. Furthermore, the article paints a more intimate portrait of Moreno and her approach to children’s poetry based on the long-time friendship and professional collaboration between the article’s author and Moreno.