Benjamin Alire Saenz

January 10, 2024
Poet

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Benjamin Alire Saenz
Full Name Benjamin Alire Saenz
Occupation Poet
Date Of Birth Aug 16, 1954(1954-08-16)
Age 70
Birthplace Dona Ana County
Country United States
Birth City New Mexico
Horoscope Leo

Benjamin Alire Saenz Biography

Name Benjamin Alire Saenz
Birthday Aug 16
Birth Year 1954
Place Of Birth Dona Ana County
Home Town New Mexico
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Leo

Benjamin Alire Saenz is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on August 16, 1954 in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The Latino-American poet, author of children’s books and novelist, best well-known by his novels Calendar of Dust and Carry Me Like Water as well as other works. He was awarded two awards: the American Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award.

The novels Carry Me Like Water includes elements of magical realism, which is a Latin American literary tradition popularized by writers like His novel Carry Me Like Water includes elements of magical realism, a Latin American literary tradition popularized by writers such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez..

He was the fourth child of seven and was born on an New Mexico farm.

Benjamin Alire Saenz Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Poet
House Living in own house.

Benjamin Alire Saenz is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benjamin Alire Saenz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at St. Thomas Seminary in Colorado and was the cleric of El Paso, Texas before taking a break from the priesthood to pursue a degree in creative writing.

He was an openly gay man at fifty-four . He in the same year began to explore lesbian bisexual, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) topics in his work.

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Benjamin Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Benjamin Alire Saenz celebrates birthday on August 16 of every year.

What is Benjamin Alire Sáenz known for?

Benjamin Alire Sáenz is an author of poetry and prose for adults and teens. He was the first Hispanic winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and a recipient of the American Book Award for his books for adults.

Where does Benjamin Alire Sáenz live?

He earned a BA in Humanities and Philosophy from St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado and a MA in creative writing from the University of Texas at El Paso. He continues to live and work in El Paso, Texas.

Where did Benjamin Alire Sáenz grow up?

Benjamin Alire Sáenz was born in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, in 1954 and grew up on a small farm. His parents lost the farm when he was in the fourth grade, and he worked odd jobs to supplement the family’s income. After graduating from high school in 1972, he received a BA from the St.

Will there be a third Aristotle and Dante book?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, The Inexplicable Logic of My Life, Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World By Benjamin Alire Sáenz 3 Books Collection Set Paperback – January 1, 2021.

Is Aristotle and Dante getting a movie?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a 2022 coming- of-age romantic film written and directed by Aitch Alberto in her feature directorial debut. It is an adaptation of the 2012 novel of the same name by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

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