El son del corazón

El son del corazón is a posthumously published collection of poems by Mexican poet Ramón López Velarde. Written between 1916 and 1921, the poems were gathered and released in 1932. The collection explores themes of country life, the tension between spirituality and sensuality, and profound feelings of loss and anguish, particularly in response to the death of his cousin Fuensanta.1

López Velarde is considered one of the most significant Mexican poets of the 20th century, known for blending French Symbolist techniques with distinctly Mexican subjects. His work influenced avant-garde poets in Mexico and is characterized by complex language and daring imagery. His poetry, though not widely recognized during his lifetime, is celebrated for its exploration of the inner self and its unique treatment of Mexican themes.12