Elelin (Hardcover)

Ricardo Rojas

ISBN 10: 1025624742 / ISBN 13: 9781025624747

Editore: Tradd Street Press, 2026

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Hardcover. "Elelin" is a profound dramatic poem that explores one of the most enduring legends of South America: the search for the mythical City of the Caesars. Written by the influential Argentine intellectual Ricardo Rojas, the work is set in the wild and unexplored regions of Patagonia, where explorers and dreamers alike sought a hidden utopia of silver and gold. Through stylized dialogue and rich symbolism, the narrative captures the fevered ambition and spiritual longing that defined the colonial and post-colonial encounter with the American wilderness.The work functions as both a literary masterpiece and a cultural inquiry, blending historical chronicles with poetic invention. Rojas uses the legend of "Elelin" to reflect on the formation of national identity and the deep-seated myths that shape the human soul. This dramatic work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its role in elevating regional folklore to the level of universal art. It remains an essential read for those interested in Latin American modernism, the history of exploration, and the powerful allure of the unknown.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Elelin (Hardcover)
• Editore: Tradd Street Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1025624742
• ISBN 13: 9781025624747
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Condizione: new

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"Elelin" is a profound dramatic poem that explores one of the most enduring legends of South America: the search for the mythical City of the Caesars. Written by the influential Argentine intellectual Ricardo Rojas, the work is set in the wild and unexplored regions of Patagonia, where explorers and dreamers alike sought a hidden utopia of silver and gold. Through stylized dialogue and rich symbolism, the narrative captures the fevered ambition and spiritual longing that defined the colonial and post-colonial encounter with the American wilderness.

The work functions as both a literary masterpiece and a cultural inquiry, blending historical chronicles with poetic invention. Rojas uses the legend of "Elelin" to reflect on the formation of national identity and the deep-seated myths that shape the human soul. This dramatic work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its role in elevating regional folklore to the level of universal art. It remains an essential read for those interested in Latin American modernism, the history of exploration, and the powerful allure of the unknown.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.