About this title: "Versos Sencillos/Simple Verses" is the first translation edition of Cuban master Jose Marti's classic book of poems. The 19th-century literary great and philosopher was one of the most influential literary figures across the expanse of the Americas, and these poems were written during his years of exile and revolutionary plotting in the United ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781558852044ISBN:1558852042
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781558852044ISBN:1558852042
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781558852044ISBN:1558852042
Description: New. Text in English, Spanish. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p. Pinata Books for Young Adults. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Arte Publico Pr
Date Published: 1997-10-01
ISBN-13:9781558852044ISBN:1558852042
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781558852044ISBN:1558852042
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"This is my all-time favorite! If you can read Spanish, you HAVE to read this in the original. As a Cuban-American, this has some personal meaning for me, of course. But Jose Marti's use of language, his poetic style and love of his country are incredibly moving and breathtaking."
"Versos sencillos is one of the greatest classics of Spanish poetry but there is nothing "musty" about it. It is always fresh and new. Contrary to what the previous reviewer opined, there is nothing "maladroit" about the translation. Besides the obvious merit of being the first translation, Tellechea's English version does credit to him and the author. The meaning is never sacrificed to the rhyme scheme and the versification is always natural and unforced.
What could be a more perfect translation than this:
XIX
Because your eyes were two flames And your brooch wasn't pinned right, I though you have spent the night In playing forbidden games.
Because you were vile and devious Such deadly hatred I bore you, To see you was to abhor you, So lovely and yet so villainous.
Because a note came to light, I know now where you had been, And what you had done unseen -- Cried for me all the long night.
Por tus ojos encendidos Y lo mal puesto de un broche, Pensé que estuviste anoche Jugando a juegos prohibidos.
Te odié por vil y alevosa: Te odié con odio de muerte: Náusea me daba de verte Tan villana y tan hermosa.
Y por la esquela que vi Sin saber cómo ni cuándo, Sé que estuviste llorando Toda la noche por mí."
"This poem is great but the translation often fails to capture the sense of the original as well as sticking slavishly to a maladroit rhyme scheme. For that I have given this book four and not five stars, since those who can read the original can ignore the nefas on the opposite page."
"Marti writes some beautiful poetry. I just recently read some of his poems for Spanish class. My favorites are "Poema XLIV" (a very sweet poem about friendship) de Versos sencillos and "Copa con alas" (very romantic) de Versos libres."
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