| Author |
Jiménez, Juan Ramón, 1881-1958 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Onís, Federico de, 1885-1966 |
| Editor |
Walsh, Gertrude M. (Gertrude Margaret), 1884- |
| Illustrator |
Petersham, Maud, 1890-1971 |
| Illustrator |
Petersham, Miska, 1888-1960 |
| Title |
Platero y yo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platero_and_I
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Amy Overmyer
and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Platero y yo" by Juan Ramón Jiménez is a collection of poetic vignettes written during the early 20th century. The book centers around the profound bond between the narrator, presumably Jiménez himself, and Platero, a gentle and soft donkey. Through their interactions, the beautiful landscapes and simple joys of rural life in Andalusia are explored, presenting a rich tapestry of emotions, nature, and existential reflections. The opening of the book introduces Platero as a small, fluffy donkey, described as being soft and tender, resembling a child in his amiability. The narrator lovingly details Platero's behaviors and characteristics, such as his fondness for various fruits and his joyous spirit when called. Through vibrant descriptions, the narrator portrays the purity and joy in their relationship, indicating that Platero’s presence enhances the beauty of life around him. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of wistfulness and deep affection for both the animal and the simplicity of life permeates the text, setting the tone for a journey filled with tender observations and gentle lessons about love, nature, and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Authors -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Donkeys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Andalusia (Spain) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9980 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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