Al borde del sendero un día nos sentamos

Name: Al borde del sendero un día nos sentamos
Author: Antonio Machado

Antonio Machado, Spanish poet and writer, wrote this poem in 1898. It is a reflection on the passage of time and the importance of living in the present moment. The speaker of the poem meditates on the fleeting nature of life and the need to cherish each day as it passes. ¿Qué deseas saber?

By Antonio Machado · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Spanish Literature, Modernism · 48 words

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PARTE I. SOLEDADES

Al borde del sendero un día nos sentamos. Ya nuestra vida es tiempo, y nuestra sola cuita son las desesperantes posturas que tomamos para aguardar. Mas ella no faltará a la cita.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Antonio Machado
Date: 1903 CE
Language: Spanish
Genres: Poetry, Spanish Literature, Modernism
Length: 48 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — Antonio Machado es conocido por ser una figura destacada de la poesía española, habiendo contribuido en gran medida al desarrollo del género. Este libro específico se sitúa firmemente dentro de la poesía.
Spanish Literature — Antonio Machado es una figura importante de la literatura española. Por lo tanto, este libro es un ejemplo relevante de la literatura de este país.
Modernism — Machado es parte del movimiento modernista en la literatura española. Sus poemas, incluyendo los de este libro, a menudo se consideran dentro del marco del modernismo.