Campos de Castilla

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Campos de Castilla (Plains of Castile) is a significant work by the Spanish poet Antonio Machado, published in 1912. This collection marks a shift in Machado's poetic style, moving away from the introspection of his earlier works towards a more objective and somber depiction of the Castilian landscape and its people.1

Machado, a key figure of Spain's Generation of '98, sought to capture the essence of Castile with a stark and unadorned style in this collection. The poems in Campos de Castilla are characterized by their focus on the harsh realities and spirit of the region, reflecting a profound connection to the land and its inhabitants. This work is considered a cornerstone of Spanish poetry, showcasing Machado's unique ability to blend personal reflection with a keen observation of the external world.1

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Antonio Machado
…from pure introspection, and in Campos de Castilla (1912; “Plains of Castile”) he sought to capture the stark landscape and spirit of Castile in a severely denuded and sombre style. His later works, Nuevas canciones (1924; “New Songs”) and Poesías completas (1928; “Complete Poems”), express profound Existential views and reflect…
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…from pure introspection, and in Campos de Castilla (1912; “Plains of Castile”) he sought to capture the stark landscape and spirit of Castile in a severely denuded and sombre style. His later works, Nuevas canciones (1924; “New Songs”) and Poesías completas (1928; “Complete Poems”), express profound Existential views and reflect…
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Spanish literature
Poetry
…the cult of beauty in Campos de Castilla (1912, augmented 1917; “Fields of Castile”), producing powerful visions of the Spanish condition and the character of the Spanish people that became a guiding precedent for postwar “social” poets. In his anguished grappling with Spain’s problems—a characteristic of the Generation of 1898—Machado…
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…the cult of beauty in Campos de Castilla (1912, augmented 1917; “Fields of Castile”), producing powerful visions of the Spanish condition and the character of the Spanish people that became a guiding precedent for postwar “social” poets. In his anguished grappling with Spain’s problems—a characteristic of the Generation of 1898—Machado…
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