Publisher's Synopsis
""The Odes of Bello, Olmedo, and Heredia"" is a collection of poems written by three prominent Latin American poets: Andres Bello, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, and Jose Maria Heredia. The book was originally published in 1920 and features a selection of odes, which are poems that celebrate or praise a person, place, or thing. Andres Bello was a Venezuelan poet, philosopher, and politician who is considered one of the most important figures in Latin American literature. His odes in this collection focus on nature, love, and the beauty of the world around us. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo was an Ecuadorian poet and politician who served as the mayor of Guayaquil. His odes in this collection celebrate the heroes of the Latin American independence movement, as well as the natural beauty of his homeland. Jose Maria Heredia was a Cuban poet who is considered one of the most important figures in Cuban literature. His odes in this collection focus on the themes of love, patriotism, and the beauty of nature. Overall, ""The Odes of Bello, Olmedo, and Heredia"" is a beautiful collection of poetry that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Latin America and the beauty of the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Latin American literature or poetry in general.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.
