Martín Fierro: An Epic of the Argentine

by José Hernández, Héctor del Valle, Gerardo Bustos, et al.

Book Overview

Mart n Fierro: An Epic of the Argentine (1923) is an epic poem and accompanying scholarship by Jos Hern ndez and Henry A. Holmes. Originally published in two parts, the poem has been praised as a defining work of Argentine literature for its depiction of national identity in relation to the gaucho culture, which was used to consolidate the historical and political image of the country against European influence. Unlike many of his contemporaries,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1513282549
• ISBN13: 9781513282541
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Mint Editions
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Warning

I bought this edition of the unforgettable classic by José Hernandez (meaning, the one by iUniverse, ISBN 1-58348-811-1) misled by the review below that recommends it as including both, the Spanish original and the English translation, and as being extensively annotated. That review must refer to a different edition, for this one only includes the Spanish text (both parts, Martín Fierro and La Vuelta de Martín Fierro) and is NOT annotated.

I Recommed this Book

A great book for those who wants to learn about Argentinian way of life and traditions. If you can read it in Spanish Language you'll apreciate it more. Regards.-

I want to buy this book.

It is a spanish editio

Excellent description of the gaucho's life

If you want to understand the life-style of the gauchos in Argentina by the begining of the century then this book is for you. Unfortunatly unless you read it in spanish you might lose 80% of it's value, since it is written in the gaucho's jargon.