Ariel (COLECCION LETRAS HISPANICAS) (Letras Hispanicas / Hispanic Writings) (Spanish Edition),   ISBN:9788437617916

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The book that was sent to me was Agripopolis by a former Argentine president. I was looking for Ariel by rodo. The book I searched for was not the book sent to me so make sure if you are looking for ariel not to get this one.

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In recent years, several papers (e.g. Sebastian Edwards, John Elliot, etc.) consider this book as the main ideology that drove latin america to a direct economic and political failure for the XX century.
Every person that wants to understand latin american modern history, must read this book.
Of course the thoughts of Rodo are not anymore viable for any modern country (just for Venezuela, Cuba or Bolivia still).

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First published in 1900 Uruguay, This book contains wonderful insights about the esthetic and philosophical sensibility, In a subtle manner, the conflicts between Ariel, the lover of beauty and truth, and Caliban, the evil spirit of materialism and positivism, reflect the cultural differences between Latin America and the United States. Furthermore, Ariel contains a guide to names, places,important movements and a comprehensive annotated English/Spanish bibliography.
Very insightful!

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Rodo describe en este ensayo su concepcion de America Latina y de los Estados Unidos. Es una America Latina que posa su esperanza en su juventud, a quien aconseja desprenderse de un materialismo utilitario y apreciar los valores humanitarios del ser humano. Si bien Rodo no apoya el espiritu intervencionista de los americanos, si les reconoce en este ensayo su espiritu de libertad, capacidad para autogobernarse efectivamente bajo un regimen federalista, y por su capacidad creadpra en todas las areas tales como la investigacion y ciencias, la cultura, educacion y deportes.

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This book was required reading. Sadly, I fail to see why people find this to be an important text. It is a very flat read devoid of anything interesting. If you like reading incoherent dreams and delusional rambling then this is your book!