“The poet, distracted by politics, asks of poetry that it make itself useful like metal or flour, that it get ready to stain its face with coal dust and fight body to body.”
Book:Century of the Wind
Quote by Eduardo Galeano
Work
Century of the Wind
This book explores the intricate relationship between people and the wind, highlighting its impact on culture, society, and personal destinies in a world where the element is both a source of power and a catalyst for change. more
Author
Eduardo Galeano
Eduardo Galeano was a Uruguayan journalist, writer, and intellectual, renowned for his insightful exploration of Latin American history, politics, and culture. His work as a journalist and his influential books have made him a significant figure in Latin American literature. more
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