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Throughout the 1980s, a process of reassessment of the poetic work of Gilberto Owen took place in Mexico. This led to his poetry being read and discussed from the academic and intellectual field, while its influence on the work of contemporary writers became evident. Thanks to his "Rescue of Gilberto Owen" it is known that Álvaro Mutis was not unaware of this process. Consequently, given that Owen is not usually mentioned when we think of the Colombian's readings saints, we have delved into this not so well-known link to conclude that there are indications to think that Mutis may well have been fed back on the critical discourse that emerged around the Mexican's poetry. Thus, Maqroll's unexpected return in 1981 would be better understood in the light of Sindbad the Stranded's new landing in Mexico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]