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Carlos Oquendo de Amat | |
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| Born | 17 April 1905 Moho, Puno, Peru |
| Died | 6 March 1936 (aged 30) Guadarrama, Spain |
| Occupation | Writer, poet |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Literary movement | Avant-garde |
| Notable works | 5 Meters of Poems (1927) |
Carlos Oquendo de Amat (April 17, 1905 – March 6, 1936) was a Peruvian poet born in Moho, generally recognized by his only book of poetry 5 Meters of Poems, first published on 1927, which is an accordion book or pop-up book which extends to approximately 5 meters in length when fully opened. In the words of Urayoán Noel "5 Meters of Poems is a joy to read, and a significant contribution to our understanding of Latin American vanguard poetry beyond such canonical figures as Neruda and Vallejo. Here’s hoping for many more meters!".