“The tree is happy because it is scarcely sentient; the hard rock is happier still, it feels nothing: there is no pain as great as being alive, no burden heavier than that of conscious life.”
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Selected Poems of Rubén Darío
This book features a selection of poems from the renowned Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío, highlighting his contributions to Latin American literature. The poems within explore themes of nature, love, and the human condition, reflecting Darío's unique poetic style and his influence on modern poetry. more
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