Rubén Darío Book order

Pioneering Hispanic Modernism, this collection of stories and poems showcases Rubén Darío's unique blend of experimental and traditional styles. Written during his time in Chile, it reflects his concerns about modern life's sustainability while celebrating the myths and magic of ancient cultures. This work not only highlights Darío's poetic innovation but also marks the beginning of his influential career as a leading Latin American poet.

This volume presents a faithful reprint of the original edition, ensuring that the complete works are preserved with high quality. It showcases the author's diverse writings, offering insights into their literary contributions and thematic explorations. Readers can expect a comprehensive collection that reflects the depth and breadth of the author's oeuvre.

This book features the first complete English translation of "Songs of Life and Hope" and "The Swan and Other Poetry" by Ruben Dario, a prominent Latin American poet. It showcases his profound influence on poetry and his exploration of themes such as life, hope, and beauty.

One of the most important Latin-American writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Nicaraguan poet and essayist Rubén Darío (the pen name of Félix Rubén García Sarmiento) is considered the high priest of the modernismo school of literature, known for its dazzling verbal virtuosity and technical perfection. The present volume contains a rich selection of Darío's best poems and stories, carefully chosen from Azul (Blue), Prosas profanas (Worldly Hymns), Cantos de vida y esperanza (Songs of Life and Hope), El canto errante (The Wandering Song), and Poema del otoño (Poem of autumn). Stanley Appelbaum has provided accurate English translations (line for line in the poetry section) on the pages facing the original Spanish, as well as an informative introduction to Darío's life and work, and annotations to the individual stories and poems. The result is a superb resource for any student of Spanish language and literature or anyone interested in one of the earliest and most influential literary movements of the twentieth century.