20th Century World Poetry Translation Series -- Selected Poems of Antonio Machado

Author: Machado, translated by Dong Jiping
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: As a major representative of the Spanish literary movement "Generation of 98," Machado was deeply concerned with the fate of Spain. He poured his love for his homeland and his compassion for humanity into his poetic works. Castile—the soul of Spain—became the theme he sang and praised. He regarded the changes in Castilian nature, from decline to revival, as a symbol of Spain's journey from decline to resurgence. Machado's poetic themes include land, landscape, and homeland. His early works had modernist influences, later shifting toward an intuitive "Eternal Poetry." With elegant prose, he depicted the natural landscapes of Spain, focusing on social and political life. His later works often revealed profound existential perspectives and the solitude of the poet. His language is fresh and simple, resembling easy-to-recite Spanish folk songs; his depth of meaning is profound, his descriptions meticulous yet unadorned. This book includes 90 of the poet's best works from various periods.