Raman Lapez Velarde (1888-1921) was one of the most Mexican of Mexican poets, whose sense of history found expression in many poems, including his best-known "La suave Patria" ("Sweet Land"). This bilingual collection, drawn primarily from Poes+as completas y el minutero, offers English-language readers our first book-length introduction to his poetry.
Often called a "poet of the provinces," Lapez Velarde gives us a glimpse into a slower and more gentle way of life. His poems present the contrast between city and hometown and between urban and pastoral landscapes. Through these contrasts runs the thread of religious faith, while urgency of language informs the entire body of his poetic production.
Original, specially commissioned drawings by noted contemporary Mexican artist Juan Soriano complement the poems. This combination of poetry and art speaks to universal emotions; indeed the poetry of Lapez Velarde belongs to everyone who sings the Song of the Heart.
| ISBN: | 9780292746862 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 1995 |
| Author: | Ramón López Velarde |
| Illustrator: | Juan Soriano |
| Publisher: | University of Texas Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 114 pages |
| Series: | Texas Pan American Series |
| Genres: |
Poetry Poetry by individual poets |
Raman Lapez Velarde (1888-1921) was one of the most Mexican of Mexican poets, whose sense of history found expression in many poems, including his best-known "La suave Patria" ("Sweet Land"). This bilingual collection, drawn primarily from Poes+as completas y el minutero, offers English-language readers our first book-length introduction to his poetry.Often called a "poet of the provinces," Lapez Velarde gives us a glimpse into a slower and more gentle way of life.
Song of the Heart features in the following genres: Poetry, Poetry by individual poets
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Song of the Heart was written by Ramón López Velarde and published by University of Texas Press
Song of the Heart has 114 pages
Yes it is part of Texas Pan American Series series