The Gaucho Martín Fierro (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: José Hernández
- First Published: 1872
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Adventure
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Setting: Argentina
- Genres: Poetry, Epic, Narrative poetry
- Subjects: Cattle, Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Native Americans or American Indians, Argentina or Argentineans, Cowboys or cowgirls, South America or South Americans, Latin America or Latin Americans
- Locales: Argentina
Characters Discussed
“The Departure of Martín Fierro,” 1872
Martín Fierro (mahr- TEEN FYEH-rroh), the central character. He sings of his misfortunes and adventures on the Argentine pampa (open plain), where he can live by his skills and enjoy nature’s beauty. Born to sing, he celebrates the life and character of the gaucho, whom he typifies. He is fearless and quick in a fight, and he is truthful in speech. His greatest joy is to live free. The life of the gaucho is not easy. Fate and corrupt officials are responsible for the many injustices he and his kind...
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