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Table Of ContentPreface Alonso de Ercilla La Araucana/The Araucana Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Hombres necios/Foolish Men A su retrato/To Her Portrait Juan del Valle y Caviedes Privilegios del pobre/Privileges of the Poor Mariano Melgar Todo mi afecto/All My Affection José Joaquín Olmedo La victoria de Junín/The Victory of Junín José María Heredia Niágara/Niagara Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda Al partir/On Leaving Plácido Plegaria a Dios/Prayer to God José Eusebio Caro En boca del último Inca/In the Mouth of the Last Inca Luis L. Domínguez El ombú/The Ombú José Hernández Martín Fierro/Martín Fierro Calos Guido y Spano "Llora, llora, urutaú/Cry, O Cry, Urutaú" Manuel Acuña Nocturno a Rosario / Nocturne to Rosario Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera Para entonces/For That Time José Martí Versos sencillos/Simple Verses José Asunción Silva Los maderos de San Juan/The Wooden Figures of St. John Nocturno III/Nocturne III Robén Darío Sonatina/Sonatina Canción de otoño en primavera/Autumn Song in Spring Amado Nervo Cobardía/Cowardice Solidaridad/Solidarity Si eres bueo/If You Are Good Francisco Icaza La canción del camino/The Song of the Road Manuel González Prada Triolet I/Triolet I Triolet II/Triolet II Al amor/To Love Fabio Fiallo Alas rotas/Broken Wings Enrique González Martínez Tuércele el cuello as cisne/Wring the Neck of the Swan Balada de la loca fortuna/The Ballad of Mad Fortune José Santos Chocano !Quién sabe!/Who Knows! Leopoldo Lugones Tonada/Song Gabriela Mistral Meciendo/Rocking La noche/Night Balada de la estrella/Ballad of the Star Alfonsina Storni Cuadrados y ángulos/Squares and Angles Hombre pequeñito/Dear Little Man Juana de Ibarbourou La hora/The Hour El fuerte lazo/The Strong Bond Pablo Neruda Poema 20/Poem 20 .
SynopsisStudents of Spanish and lovers of poetry will find here an inspiring treasury of forty poems ranging from the time of the Conquest to the first half of the twentieth century. Included are works by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, José Martí, Rubén Darío, Amado Nervo, Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, and many other poets. In addition to the original Spanish versions, noted educator Seymour Resnick has provided excellent new literal English translations on the facing pages, along with brief biographical notes on each poet. The result is a rich selection of the finest Spanish-American poetry specially chosen for its quality and enduring popularity. Those studying the language will find here ample material for honing their Spanish-language skills, while any poetry lover will enjoy the richness and beauty of this verse--in English or Spanish., Treasury of 40 poems by Martí, Darío, Nervo, Mistral, Neruda, and many more. Original Spanish-American versions with new literal English translations on facing pages., Inspiring treasury of 40 poems ranging from the time of the Conquest to the first half of the 20th century. Works by Martí, Dario, Nervo, Mistral, Neruda, and many other poets are presented in their original Spanish-American versions with new literal English translations on facing pages. Brief biographical notes on each poet., Students of Spanish and lovers of poetry will find here an inspiring treasury of forty poems ranging from the time of the Conquest to the first half of the twentieth century. Included are works by Sor Juana In s de la Cruz, Jos Mart , Rub n Dar o, Amado Nervo, Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, and many other poets. In addition to the original Spanish versions, noted educator Seymour Resnick has provided excellent new literal English translations on the facing pages, along with brief biographical notes on each poet. The result is a rich selection of the finest Spanish-American poetry specially chosen for its quality and enduring popularity. Those studying the language will find here ample material for honing their Spanish-language skills, while any poetry lover will enjoy the richness and beauty of this verse--in English or Spanish.
LC Classification NumberPQ7087.E5S