Pita Amor

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Guadalupe Teresa Amor Schmidtlein (30 May 1918 – 8 May 2000) who wrote as Pita Amor, was a Mexican poet. She was born in Mexico City, the youngest child of a family with seven children, of mixed French, German and Spanish ancestry, a member of the decaying Mexican aristocracy. Her parents were Carolina Schmidtlein García Teruel (of German and Spanish origin) and of Don Emmanuel Amor Subervielle (of French origin).

During her lifetime she was known for her rebelliousness and audacity in her lifestyle. She was a friend of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and María Félix. She was called "The 11th Muse". She was During her youth, she was an actress and a model for famous photographers and painters such as Diego Rivera and Raúl Anguiano.

Her poetry, influenced by Juana Inés de la Cruz ("The 10th Muse") and Francisco de Quevedo, is notable for its direct expressions about metaphysical issues stated in the first person.

She died in Mexico City at the age of 81.