La leyenda patria facts for kids
Author | Juan Zorrilla de San Martín |
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Original title | La leyenda patria |
Country | Uruguay |
Language | Spanish |
Genre | Romanticism, poem |
Publication date
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1879 |
La leyenda patria (Spanish pronunciation: [la leˈʃenda ˈpatɾja] The Fatherland Legend) is a national epic by Uruguayan poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martín written in 1879.
The poem is a late-19th century romantic chanson de geste of the Río de la Plata revolutionary group known as the Thirty-Three Orientals, whose actions culminated in the foundation of modern Uruguay. With 413 verses, it was written within a week and recited by the author at the dedication of the Villa de la Florida monument to independence. It was considered a feat and gained immediate popularity, which earned Zorrilla de San Martín the title of Poet of the Fatherland.
See also
In Spanish: La leyenda patria para niños
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