Azul... (1888) is a book of stories and poems by Rub n Dar o. Written while the poet was living in Chile, Azul... has been recognized as a pioneering work of Hispanic Modernism that launched the career of a leading Latin American poet. Both experimental and traditional, Azul... blends Dar o's concern over the sustainability of modern life with his abiding interest in the myths and magic of ancient cultures. Infused with classical...