Donkey and Me -- A Andalusian Lament

Author: [Spanish] Juan Ramón Jiménez
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This small book tells the story of the author's genuine and sincere bond with a donkey named Puchi. The donkey was small in stature, covered in fluffy, smooth fur, intelligent, adorable, and both considerate and patient. It was a companion to many children and also the author's confidant. They relied on each other, walking together through beautiful fields, villages, hills, churches, streets, and alleys, passing through the poet's hometown—Moguer in the province of Huelva, Spain. This is a collection of scenes from the south of Spain, as well as a long lyrical poem dedicated to Puchi. Under the author's delicate and vivid descriptions, Puchi leaps off the page, captivating readers and touching the hearts of people around the world. The book was soon translated into multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, and Dutch, and was selected as a textbook in primary and secondary schools across all Spanish-speaking countries. In Europe, it is as famous as The Little Prince and Charlotte's Web, becoming a household favorite.