Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient Nahuatl Poetry is a book that contains 27 ancient Mexican poems in their original Nahuatl language. The book is a part of Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature and was written by Daniel G. Brinton. The poems in this book are believed to be some of the oldest surviving examples of Nahuatl poetry, which was the language spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish. The book provides a valuable insight into the culture and history of ancient Mexico, and the poems cover a range of topics, including love, nature, and religion. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient Mexico.Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature, Number VII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.