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Title: Facundo

Note: Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Facundo" by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the life of Juan Facundo Quiroga, a notable Argentine caudillo, and uses his story as a lens to examine broader themes of civilization versus barbarism in Argentina, as well as the social and political dynamics of the country. Sarmiento's portrayal of Quiroga reflects not only on the individual but also on the tumultuous landscape of Argentine identity and culture. The opening of "Facundo" sets the stage by contextualizing the vastness of Argentina’s geography and its influence on its inhabitants. Sarmiento describes the physical landscape of the Republic, detailing its llanuras (plains), forests, and rivers, while hinting at the isolation and dangers posed by the surrounding wilderness. The narrative begins to develop the characteristics, habits, and ideas that evolve from this unique environment, suggesting how the harsh conditions shape the Argentine character, including a resilient stoicism toward death and a deep connection to their land. Sarmiento's early observations lay the groundwork for a more colorful exploration of the societal contrasts in Argentina, marking the beginning of a complex discourse on identity and nationhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sarmiento, Domingo Faustino, 1811-1888

EBook No.: 33267

Published: Jul 26, 2010

Downloads: 338

Language: Spanish

Subject: Argentina -- Description and travel

Subject: Quiroga, Juan Facundo, 1790-1835

Subject: Argentina -- History -- 1817-1860

LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Facundo

Note: Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, 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)

Summary: "Facundo" by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the life of Juan Facundo Quiroga, a notable Argentine caudillo, and uses his story as a lens to examine broader themes of civilization versus barbarism in Argentina, as well as the social and political dynamics of the country. Sarmiento's portrayal of Quiroga reflects not only on the individual but also on the tumultuous landscape of Argentine identity and culture. The opening of "Facundo" sets the stage by contextualizing the vastness of Argentina’s geography and its influence on its inhabitants. Sarmiento describes the physical landscape of the Republic, detailing its llanuras (plains), forests, and rivers, while hinting at the isolation and dangers posed by the surrounding wilderness. The narrative begins to develop the characteristics, habits, and ideas that evolve from this unique environment, suggesting how the harsh conditions shape the Argentine character, including a resilient stoicism toward death and a deep connection to their land. Sarmiento's early observations lay the groundwork for a more colorful exploration of the societal contrasts in Argentina, marking the beginning of a complex discourse on identity and nationhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sarmiento, Domingo Faustino, 1811-1888

EBook No.: 33267

Published: Jul 26, 2010

Downloads: 338

Language: Spanish

Subject: Argentina -- Description and travel

Subject: Quiroga, Juan Facundo, 1790-1835

Subject: Argentina -- History -- 1817-1860

LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.