
ADVERTENCIA Á LOS HOMBRES QUE LEAN ESTE LIBRO PARA NIÑOS
LA ELEGÍA - I PLATERO
II PAISAJE GRANA
III ALEGRÍA
IV MARIPOSAS BLANCAS
V LA PRIMAVERA
VI ¡ANGELUS!
VII EL LOCO
VIII LA FLOR DEL CAMINO
IX RONSARD
A tender portrait unfolds in a sun‑kissed Andalusian village, where a gentle donkey named Platero becomes the quiet companion of a lyrical narrator. Through simple, lyrical sketches we wander the dusty lanes, the amber‑glow fields, and the fragrant orchards, feeling the rhythm of everyday life as it mingles with moments of wonder and melancholy.
The poet’s voice captures the small miracles of childhood—games with the village children, the soft rustle of leaves, the glow of twilight over a meadow. Each scene is painted with delicate detail, from Platero’s silvery eyes to the fragrant scent of oranges and figs, inviting listeners to share in the quiet joy and subtle sadness that coexist in this timeless place.
These early pages set the stage for a gentle exploration of love, loss, and the fleeting beauty of a world seen through the eyes of a child and his faithful friend, promising a listening experience that feels both intimate and universally resonant.
Language
es
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif & Víctor Moné
Release date
2012-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1958
A Nobel Prize–winning Spanish poet, he helped shape modern lyric poetry with a style that grew ever more refined, musical, and inward-looking. He is also widely loved for "Platero and I," the poetic prose classic inspired by his native Andalusia.
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