
Follas Novas
ÔS SEÑORES DA XUNTA DIRECTIVA
PRÓLOGO
DUAS PALABRAS D’A AUTORA
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The volume gathers a fresh bloom of verses written in Galician, a language the poet lovingly restores to a modern, readable form. Dedicated to the Galician Beneficence Society in Havana, the poems echo the author's gratitude for the support of her expatriate community and celebrate the everyday life of the homeland. Each piece balances personal feeling with a reverent portrayal of the landscape, seasons, and the simple rituals that define rural Galicia.
In the introductory essay, the writer invites listeners on a journey across Spain’s historic sites, from the silent stones of Toledo’s cathedral to the rugged peaks of Montserrat. She weaves together memory, myth, and the echo of ancient battles, suggesting that the true story of a nation lives in its stones and songs. The tone is both scholarly and intimate, offering a lyrical map that guides the ear toward the heart of Galician identity.
Language
gl
Duration
~3 hours (181K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Sanly Bowitts, Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2021-06-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1837–1885
A central voice in 19th-century Galician literature, this poet and novelist helped bring the Galician language back into public literary life. Her work is remembered for its musical language, emotional honesty, and deep feeling for exile, injustice, and the landscapes of Galicia.
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