
Antonio Machado's "Orillas del Duero" is a collection of poems that explore the beauty and melancholy of the riverbank, where the Duero River meets the Spanish countryside. The poems are characterized by their use of imagery, symbolism, and a deep sense of longing and nostalgia. In "Orillas del Duero," Machado reflects on the passage of time, the fleeting nature of life, and the importance of memory and tradition. He also explores the relationship between nature and human emotion, often using the river as a metaphor for the human experience. The poems in this collection are known for their simplicity and directness, yet they convey a richness of meaning and emotion that is characteristic of Machado's work. Through his use of language and imagery, Machado creates a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. Overall, "Orillas del Duero" is a masterful collection of poems that showcases Machado's skill as a poet and his deep understanding of the human condition.
By Antonio Machado · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic literature, Spanish Literature · 205 palabras
PARTE I. SOLEDADES
Se ha asomado una cigüeña a lo alto del campanario. / Girando en torno a la torre y al caserón solitario, / ya las golondrinas chillan. Pasaron del blanco invierno, / de nevascas y ventiscas los crudos soplos de infierno. / Es una tibia mañana. / El sol calienta un poquito la pobre tierra soriana.
Pasados los verdes pinos, / casi azules, primavera / se ve brotar en los finos / chopos de la carretera / y del río. El Duero corre, terso y mudo, mansamente. / El campo parece, más que joven, adolescente.
Entre las hierbas alguna humilde flor ha nacido, / azul o blanca. ¡Belleza del campo apenas florido, / y mística primavera!
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Orillas del Duero figura en Textopian como poema de Antonio Machado, con fecha de 1903 d. C.
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