
A sweeping tribute opens the collection, a lyrical hymn that rolls across the Argentine plains, seas and mountains with the vigor of a marching band. The poet’s voice lifts the nation’s landscape—its “sonorous wind,” bright skies, bustling factories and endless pampas—into a chorus of hope and labor. Immigrants, native peoples and historic heroes are woven together, each stanza echoing the promise of freedom, work, and a shared destiny beneath the “Sol de Mayo.” The language is rich, rhythmic, and brimming with vivid metaphors that invite listeners to feel the pulse of a continent in bloom.
Beyond this grand opening, the volume gathers a variety of poems, including an ode to a celebrated statesman and shorter verses that turn inward toward memory and personal longing. The range moves from exuberant celebration to quieter contemplation, always maintaining a musical cadence that rewards the ear. Listeners will discover a tapestry of Argentine identity—its myths, its struggles, its resilient spirit—presented in a voice that feels both historic and alive.
Full title
Canto a la Argentina, Oda a Mitre y otros poemas Obras Completas Vol. IX
Language
es
Duration
~56 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2016-03-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1867–1916
A brilliant, restless poet helped reshape Spanish-language literature at the turn of the 20th century. Best known as a leading force of Modernismo, he brought new musicality, imagery, and elegance to verse that still feels alive today.
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