Azul... by Rubén Darío
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"Azul..." by Rubén Darío is a collection of prose and poetry written in the late 19th century. The work showcases the author’s artistic and poetic talent, reflecting a cosmopolitan outlook infused with the influences of French literature and culture. Through a compilation of narratives and verse, Darío explores themes of imagination, art, and the complexities of existence, leaving a distinct mark on Hispanic literature. The opening of "Azul..." features a letter of
admiration and appraisal from a distinguished literary critic to Rubén Darío, expressing initial skepticism about the title and its connection to Victor Hugo's assertion that "art is azure." However, upon reading, the critic realizes Darío's remarkable originality and depth of thought, unfolding his surprise at the author's sophisticated understanding of the modern literary world despite having lived in Nicaragua. The critic acknowledges the rich influences that shape Darío's prose and poetry, noting how it transcends traditional boundaries and reflects a unique blend of creativity, artistry, and a profound connection to nature and human emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darío, Rubén, 1867-1916 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ochoa, Enrique |
| Title |
Azul... Obras Completas Vol. IV |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azul... Wikipedia page about this book: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azul... |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Nicaraguan literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52894 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1476 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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