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Study Guides
Canto-by-canto lessons, original Spanish excerpts and discussion questions
Characters
Eleven characters, their roles and original-canto references
Literary Analysis
Close reading, narrative voices and critical interpretation
Gaucho Culture
History, traditions and the people of the pampas
José Hernández
The writer's life, journalism and political context
Cultural Magazine
Articles on rural life, the frontier, clothing and song
Historical Archive
Early editions, documents and manuscripts
Reference Library
Literary essays and English reference material
Glossary
Gaucho vocabulary explained in English
Translation Studies
English translation history and rights-conscious resources
The Original Poem (Spanish)
Complete original Spanish text; 46 cantos, 7,210 verse records
Picardía and Other Characters for Students
Picardía, Cruz's son, his name meaning cunning and roguishness; Martín Fierro, Cruz, the Moreno and Old Vizcacha
Student Gaucho Vocabulary: Picardía, Naides and Payada
English glossary explaining Picardía, naides, payada, gaucho language, poetic speech and character names
About the Project
English institutional and editorial documentation
Contact
English institutional and editorial documentation
Sources and Editorial Integrity
English institutional and editorial documentation
Sources, Attribution and Copyright
English institutional and editorial documentation
Privacy Policy
English institutional and editorial documentation
Terms of Use
English institutional and editorial documentation
Advertising and Affiliates
English institutional and editorial documentation
Read the Original Spanish Poem: English Guide
Navigate 46 cantos with English introductions and original Spanish source links
Search 7,210 Original Spanish Verses
Search every authentic source verse by word or phrase and identify its canto and stanza
Six English Reading Themes
Gaucho life, frontier, justice, loyalty, family and advice
Critical Library: Writers and Reception
Hidalgo, Ascasubi, Mansilla, Lugones, Martínez Estrada and Borges
Gaucho Life
English thematic reading with source-based passages and questions
The Frontier
English thematic reading with source-based passages and questions
Justice and Authority
English thematic reading with source-based passages and questions
Friendship and Loyalty
English thematic reading with source-based passages and questions
Family and Return
English thematic reading with source-based passages and questions
Advice and Wisdom
English thematic reading with source-based passages and questions
English Literary Exegesis
Close reading of original Spanish stanzas and literary voices
La vuelta: 33 Critical Canto Readings
Thirty-three English exegesis entries organized in four narrative movements
Introduction
what is martin fierro history background meaning
Story Summary
plot summary two parts 1872 1879
Advice to His Sons
sons advice thirty two virtues work
Argentina's National Poem
national poem Argentina identity
Gaucho Pants Origin
bombachas clothing history
Argentine Literature
literary tradition
Brothers Stay United
brotherhood advice
A Father as a Friend
father son advice
Learning From Mistakes
ethics mistakes
Old Vizcacha vs. Martín Fierro
contrasting advice ethics
Themes and Analysis
literary themes
Day of Tradition
holiday cultural history
Frontier Forts
fortin military frontier
Gaucho Clothing
poncho chiripa clothing
Indigenous Peoples and the Frontier
Indigenous history narrative
Payadas
improvised poetic duel music
Pulperías
rural store social history
Rural Traditions
gaucho rural customs
Women of the Frontier
women frontier history
Yerba Mate
mate bombilla drink
Part One — Canto 1
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 1; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 2
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 2; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 3
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 3; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 4
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 4; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 5
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 5; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 6
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 6; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 7
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 7; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 8
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 8; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 9
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 9; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 10
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 10; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 11
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 11; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 12
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 12; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part One — Canto 13
English reading guide for El gaucho Martín Fierro, canto 13; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 1
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 1; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 2
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 2; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 3
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 3; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 4
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 4; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 5
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 5; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 6
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 6; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 7
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 7; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 8
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 8; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 9
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 9; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 10
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 10; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 11
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 11; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 12
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 12; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 13
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 13; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 14
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 14; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 15
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 15; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 16
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 16; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 17
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 17; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 18
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 18; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 19
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 19; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 20
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 20; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 21
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 21; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 22
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 22; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 23
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 23; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 24
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 24; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 25
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 25; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 26
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 26; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 27
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 27; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 28
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 28; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 29
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 29; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 30
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 30; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 31
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 31; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 32
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 32; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions
Part Two — Canto 33
English reading guide for La vuelta de Martín Fierro, canto 33; plot, characters, authentic Spanish excerpts and questions