Times Alone: Selected Poems of Antonio Machado
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Book Overview
A new book of poetry translation that enhances the ordinary
Antonio Machado, a school teacher and philosopher and one of Spain's foremost poets of the twentieth century, writes of the mountains, the skies, the farms and the sentiments of his homeland clearly and without narcissism: "Just as before, I'm interested/in water held in;/ but now water in the living/rock of my chest." "Machado has vowed not to soar too much; he wants to...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0819560812
ISBN13:9780819560810
Release Date:July 1983
Publisher:Wesleyan University Press
Length:187 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Age Range:18 years and up
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
simply the best translation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
After reading this translation of the great poet Antonio Machado I was changed. I feel that Robert Bly's translations were prefect and captured the essence of the poem by carrying over the emotions only the europeans know into each word. The poems are tender and carry many meanings as you read them over and over. It's the best translation yet by the master Robert Bly.
Beautiful imagery, best poet of our day
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Obviously best read in his native spanish, but the absolute second best is Robert Bly's translation. A must have book for anyone who enjoys poetry. I loved this book so much, and found it so thought provoking I bought 4 copies to give to friends!
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