Dec 29, 2009

The Gaucho Martín Fierro | The Gaucho Martín Fierro

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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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The Gaucho Martín Fierro | The Gaucho Martín Fierro

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Characters Discussed

“The Departure of Martín Fierro,” 1872

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