Read and study about the life of César Vallejo by clicking here. Also, read the two poems on that page: "Black Stone Lying on a White Stone" and "To my Brother, Miguel in memoriam." Also, read the poem «Los Heraldos Negros» found below in Spanish, and in English translation. |
The Black Heralds | Los Heraldos Negros |
The Black HeraldsThere are in life such hard blows . . . I don't know!Blows seemingly from God's wrath; as if before them the undertow of all our sufferings is embedded in our souls . . . I don't know! There are few; but are . . . opening dark furrows They are the deep falls of the Christ of the soul, And man . . . poor . . . poor! There are such hard blows in life. I don't know! |
Los Heraldos NegrosHay golpes en la vida tan fuertes . . . ¡Yo no sé! Son pocos; pero son . . . abren zanjas oscuras Son las caídas hondas de los Cristos del alma, Y el hombre....pobre...¡pobre! Hay golpes en la vida, tan fuertes . . . ¡Yo no sé! |
On March 16, 2016 there will be a quiz on the life and poetry of César Vallejo. You will be allowed one handwritten, not typed, sheet of notes to take the quiz. This quiz is worth 40 points. |
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