Oro y piedra

work by Martínez Estrada

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Oro y piedra (1918), meaning "Gold and Stone," is the first book of poems by Argentine writer Ezequiel Martínez Estrada. This work, along with his subsequent publications like Nefelibal (1922) and Motivos del cielo (1924), showcased complex literary techniques. Estrada's language and imagery often carried a satirical tone, drawing comparisons to the Spanish satirist Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Villegas.1

Martínez Estrada was a significant post-Modernismo writer in Argentina, influencing many younger authors. He also worked for 30 years at the Buenos Aires post office and taught at the university there. His critical works, such as analyses of Martín Fierro and Guillermo Enrique Hudson, solidified his reputation as a respected critic.1

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His first book of poems, Oro y piedra (1918; “Gold and Stone”), was followed by Nefelibal (1922), Motivos del cielo (1924; “Heaven’s Reasons”), Argentina (1927), and Humoresca (1929). These displayed very complex techniques. Language and imagery are often tinted with humour, conveying a satirical view reminiscent of
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His first book of poems, Oro y piedra (1918; “Gold and Stone”), was followed by Nefelibal (1922), Motivos del cielo (1924; “Heaven’s Reasons”), Argentina (1927), and Humoresca (1929). These displayed very complex techniques. Language and imagery are often tinted with humour, conveying a satirical view reminiscent of
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