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100 1 _aLugones, Leopoldo,
_d1874-1938
245 1 3 _aEl Payador, Vol. I :
_bHijo de la Pampa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-28
508 _aProduced by Andrés V. Galia, Jude E. Robinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"El Payador, Vol. I" by Leopoldo Lugones is a work of non-fiction likely written in the early 20th century. This text serves to explore the essence of Argentine folklore, focusing specifically on the significance of the "payador," a type of traditional poet and singer, in shaping the identity of the Argentine people. It delves into the historical, cultural, and poetic dimensions of the gaucho life, intertwining the discussion of the gaucho's role as both a civilizer and a symbol of the Pampas. The opening of this work provides a rich context for understanding the importance of epic poetry in conveying the historical and cultural identity of a nation. Lugones reveals his intent to study the epic tradition in Argentina, particularly through the lens of "Martín Fierro," a classic national poem. He emphasizes the connection between poetry and national character, arguing that the ability to create and appreciate epic poetry reflects the vital qualities and spirit of a race. In the initial chapters, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the gaucho's influence on Argentine culture and literature, portraying him as a heroic figure whose life and experiences encapsulate the struggles and aspirations of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHernández, José, 1834-1886. Martín Fierro
653 _aGauchos -- Argentina
653 _aFolk songs, Spanish -- Argentina -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56451
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