Platero y yo by Juan Ramón Jiménez
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| Author | Jiménez, Juan Ramón, 1881-1958 |
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| Title | Platero y yo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif & Víctor Moné |
| Summary | "Platero y yo" by Juan Ramón Jiménez is a lyrical narrative written in the early 20th century. This book is often classified as a prose poem, interweaving poetic elements with prose to evoke deep emotions. The story revolves around the friendship between the narrator and his beloved donkey, Platero, exploring themes of nature, childhood, and the simplicity of rural life. The narrative is structured as a series of vignettes that capture fleeting moments of beauty and sadness in the Andalusian landscape. Through the eyes of the narrator, we experience the joys of companionship with Platero, from playful adventures to serene reflections on life and death. The story is imbued with vivid imagery and rich sensory details, painting a tender portrait of a bygone era and the profound bond between man and animal. As the narrative unfolds, deeper themes of love, loss, and nostalgia emerge, particularly highlighted by Platero's eventual passing, which evokes a poignant sense of mourning and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Donkeys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Andalusia (Spain) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39209 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 25, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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