The monograph analyzes one of the bright and distinctive periods of the development of Latin American culture and art - the Latin American avant-garde of the first third of the 20th century. The main attention is paid to poetry, prose, painting, theater, music, architecture, literary and artistic criticism. A brilliant galaxy of cultural and art workers is presented: V. Widobro, O. Paz, G. Mistral, A. Carpentier, H.L. Borges and others. The book is addressed to all readers interested in the culture and history of Latin America.