02363cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500400014626400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250802210040352012860062453400450191065300150195570000190197085600430198999900170203251029UtSlPG20260610134155.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aes2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aDarío, Rubén,d1867-191610aLetras :bObras Completas Vol. VIII 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-01-24  aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Letras" by Rubén Darío is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. The work explores various literary topics, presenting a rich tapestry of ideas about literature, culture, and the role of the writer in society. Darío delves into complex themes such as the influence of cities on creativity, the nature of ideas, and the artistic life, focusing on the interconnectedness of literature and personal experience.  At the start of "Letras," the author introduces the concept of a "city of books," suggesting that ideas inhabit their own realm much like humans in a city. He employs a vivid metaphorical landscape to illustrate how ideas take form and shape, comparing them to individuals in different societal classes. Darío reflects on the architectural aspects of literature, likening books to houses that shelter ideas, and he further discusses the influences of cities like Paris, capturing how global literary movements interweave with local cultures. This opening portion sets a contemplative tone, establishing Darío as a thoughtful observer of the literary world and its myriad influences, while engaging readers with eloquent prose that invites deeper exploration of the subject matter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLiterature1 aOchoa, Enrique40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51029  c91867d91867