El Apellido Nicolas Guillen English Translation ((new)) -

: Guillén uses his own mixed heritage as a metaphor for the broader Cuban identity—a blend of Spanish and African influences. The African Diaspora : The poem lists various African ethnic groups like the , asking which one is his true origin. English Translations The most widely recognized English translation is by Roberto Márquez My Last Name / El Apellido

The first surname comes from the father's first surname. In the case of the famous poet, his father was Nicolás Guillén Urra. Therefore, Guillén became the primary family name. el apellido nicolas guillen english translation

: Many of his poems are inspired by the son , an Afro-Cuban musical form. While "El Apellido" is more elegiac than his earlier rhythmic works like Motivos de son , it maintains his career-long commitment to making Black culture a legitimate focus of Cuban literature. : Guillén uses his own mixed heritage as