Question

Please help with Spanish literature!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

This was my interpretation of the poem. Hope this helps someone. De nada ;)

Explanation:

Yo creo que las temas principales de este poema son el paso del tiempo, y la desilusión. Yo creo que este poema se trata de el nacionalismo que tenia el autor que se va desvaneciendo al ver los muros envejesidos. El paso del tiempo es evidente cuando Quevedo dice "Miré los muros de la patria mía, si un tiempo fuertes, ya desmoronados," Al final del poema menciona "y no hallé cosa en que poner los ojos que no fuese recuerdo de la muerte." Yo pienso que el autor esta de duelo por la perdida de la fuerza de su nacion y su juventud con la que probablemente lucho en el pasado.

Answer 2

Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas (1580-1645) was one of the most famous politicians and writers of Spain. The following is one of his poems. I looked at the walls of my homeland: I looked at the walls of my homeland, If a strong, already crumbling, Of the race of old tired, By whom he lapses and his courage. I went out to the field, I saw the sunshine drink The ice streams untied, And from the mountain of the cattle, That with shadows stolen its light to the day I went into my house, I saw that it was filthy Of old room was spoils; My crooked staff and less strong. Overcoming the age I felt my sword And I found nothing to put my eyes on Which was not a remembrance of death.