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Students of Spanish and lovers of poetry will find here an inspiring treasury of forty poems ranging from the time of the Conquest to the first half of the twentieth century. Included are works by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, José Martí, Rubén Darío, Amado Nervo, Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, and many other poets.
In addition to the original Spanish versions, noted educator Seymour Resnick has provided excellent new literal English translations on the facing pages, along with brief biographical notes on each poet. The result is a rich selection of the finest Spanish-American poetry specially chosen for its quality and enduring popularity. Those studying the language will find here ample material for honing their Spanish-language skills, while any poetry lover will enjoy the richness and beauty of this verse—in English or Spanish.
In addition to the original Spanish versions, noted educator Seymour Resnick has provided excellent new literal English translations on the facing pages, along with brief biographical notes on each poet. The result is a rich selection of the finest Spanish-American poetry specially chosen for its quality and enduring popularity. Those studying the language will find here ample material for honing their Spanish-language skills, while any poetry lover will enjoy the richness and beauty of this verse—in English or Spanish.
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ALONSO DE ERCILLA (1533–1594)
Alonso de Ercilla fue soldado-poeta que tomó parte en la guerra contra los fieros indios araucanos de Chile. Su gran poema épico La Araucana fue escrito en gran parte durante intervalos de calma en la batalla. Damos aquí la primera estrofa.
La Araucana
No las damas, amor, no gentilezas
de caballeros canto enamorados;
ni las muestras, regalos y ternezas
de amorosos afectos y cuidados;
mas el valor, los hechos, las proezas
de aquellos españoles esforzados,
que a la cerviz de Arauco, no domada,
pusieron duro yugo por la espada.
SOR JUANA INÉS DE LA CRUZ (1651–1695)
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz fue una niña prodigio en el México colonial Ingresó en un convento a la edad de dieciséis años y continuó su vasta lectura y la composición de sus propias obras hasta que se lo prohibieron sus superiores. Sus contemporáneos la llamaron la “décima musa” por su conocimiento enciclopédico y su exquisita poesía. Damos aquí las tres primeras estrofas de su graciosa poesía en defensa de las mujeres y su famoso soneto sobre su retrato.
Hombres necios
Hombres necios que acusáis
a la mujer sin razón,
sin ver que sois la ocasión
de lo mismo que culpáis:
Alonso de Ercilla was a soldier-poet who took part in the battle against the fierce Araucanian Indians of Chile. His great epic La Araucana was largely written during lulls in the fighting. We give here the opening stanza.
The Araucana
Not of ladies, love, pageantry
of enamored knights do I sing;
nor the display, gifts and tenderness
of loving affections and cares;
but the valor, the deeds, the prowess
of those valiant Spaniards
who upon the untamed neck of the Araucanian
with their sword placed their cruel yoke.
Sor (Sister) Juana Inés de la Cruz was a child prodigy in colonial Mexico. She entered a convent at the age of sixteen, and continued her vast reading and writing until forbidden to do so by her superiors. Her contemporaries called her the “Tenth Muse” because of her great knowledge and beautiful poetry. We give the first three stanzas of her witty poem in defense of women and her famous sonnet on her portrait.
Foolish Men
Foolish men, who do accuse
women without reason,
without seeing that you are the cause
of the very thing you blame:
Si con ansia sin igual
solicitáis su desdén,
¿por qué queréis que obren bien
si las incitáis al mal?
Combatís su resistencia
y luego, con gravedad,
decís que fue liviandad
l...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Alonso de Ercilia
- Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz