Don Segundo Sombra : Shadows on the Pampas, Ricardo Güiraldes, 1935, 1st U.S. Ed

by Ricardo Güiraldes

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Don Segundo Sombra : Shadows on the Pampas Ricardo Güiraldes 1935 Ricardo Güiraldes (13 February 1886 — 8 October 1927) was an Argentine novelist and poet, one of the most significant Argentine writers of his era.... ___________ Don Segundo Sombra is a 1926 novel by Argentine rancher Ricardo Güiraldes. Like José Hernández's poem of the 1870s, Martín Fierro, its protagonist is a gaucho. However, unlike Hernandez's poem, Don Segundo Sombra does not romanticize the figure of the gaucho, but simply examines the character as a shadow (sombra) cast across Argentine history. Unlike the purely fictional character of Martin Fierro, the figure of Don Segundo Sombra was loosely based on and inspired by the real life of Segundo Ramírez, a native of the town of San Antonio de Areco in Buenos Aires Province. --Wikipedia First Edition Thus indicated by oval colophon above the copyright statement per publisher's convention. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If customer chooses a less expensive shipping service they agree to accept full responsibility for mishaps if that service does not include tracking and/or insurance. - International shipping is usual

• Publisher: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc.
• Year: 1935
• Condition: Good

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