Canto a la Argentina, Oda a Mitre y otros poemas : Obras Completas Vol. IX

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darío, Rubén, 1867-1916

Contributor:

Ochoa, Enrique

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Canto a la Argentina, Oda a Mitre y otros poemas" by Rubén Darío is a collection of lyrical poems written in the early 20th century. The book primarily explores themes of national identity, cultural pride, and the aspirations of Argentina as a burgeoning nation. Darío, a central figure in Spanish-language modernism, employs rich imagery and emotional resonance to convey his vision of Argentina and its potential. The collection begins with "Canto a la Argentina," where Darío enthusiastically praises the country's landscape, history, and ethnic diversity. He invites all people, particularly immigrants, to embrace a new life in Argentina, presenting it as a land of opportunity and freedom. Following this are the "Oda a Mitre," which honors the Argentine statesman Bartolomé Mitre for his contributions, along with several other poems that reflect on unity, empowerment, and cultural self-awareness. Throughout, Darío's poetic voice resonates with a sense of hope and a call for solidarity among the diverse inhabitants of Argentina, aiming to inspire a collective identity and pride in their nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-03-15