Political poetry and the example of ernesto cardenal northwestern. Ernesto cardenal, apocalypse, and other poems new directions, 1977 helene dorion, no end to the world. Feb 09, 1978 this is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Apocalypse, and other poems by ernesto cardenal book 3 editions published in 1977 in english and held by 523 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Ernesto cardenal martinez born january 20, 1925 is a nicaraguan catholic priest, poet and politician. Fans of cardenals other books should most definitely read this one, unless they have access and ability to. Robert pringmill, introduction to gardenal, apocalypse and other poems, ed.
Walsh, have chosen a representative selection of cardenals shorter protest poems, epigrams, religious, and. The origin of the species and other poems by ernesto. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Readings for advent and christmas, and the gospel in solentiname, vol. He was the son of rodolfo and esmerelda martinez cardenal. Following is a compilation of quotable quotes and sayings by the distinguished poet and revolutionary which have been excerpted from his writings, poems, books, ideas, thoughts, theories, works and life.
Cardenal was a member of the sandinista government, for which he received canonical sanctions from pope john paul ii. Aug 30, 2011 ernesto cardenal reads some of his poems poetry. Apocalypse and other poems by nicaraguas revolutionist poetpr. Ernesto cardenal was born in granada, nicaragua and attended both the university of mexico and columbia university in new york city.
His epic works spoke to a proud people of its heritage. The origin of the species and other poems by ernesto cardenal. He has always considered poetry as a powerful agent for constructive social change and his poetry gives voice to the. Ernesto cardenal reads some of his poems pbs newshour. He received the christopher book award, for the psalms of struggle and. Apocalypse and other poems by ernesto cardenal goodreads. Apocalypse and other poems, editor and author of introduction. Apocalypse and other poems by ernesto cardenal alibris. Ernesto cardenal martinez 20 january 1925 1 march 2020 was a nicaraguan catholic priest, poet, and politician. Apocalypse and other poems, editor and author of introduction, robert. These poems, like many of his others, express the tension between his revolutionary political fervour and his religious faith. Ernesto cardenal biography childhood, life achievements. Considered by many to be nicaraguas second greatest poet after ruben dario, he has devoted his life to the service of the poor and the cause of justice in his native land.
Apocalypse and other poems by ernesto cardenal, 9780811206624, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A poet and roman catholic clergyman, cardenal is a leading figure in the revolutionary literature of latin america. Apocalypse and other poems new directions publishing. Ernesto cardenal 1925 nicaraguan poet and nonfiction writer.
Ernesto cardenal, poet and catholic priest, still causes. Walsh, have chosen a representative selection of cardenal s shorter protest poems, epigrams, religious, and. Wlts apocalypse reading list world literature today. This is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. They spoke to people around the world, as well, with a human spirit that went beyond pure poetry. Buy apocalypse and other poems by ernesto cardenal online at alibris.
Sep 20, 2011 he also calls cardenals poems meditations, but this is subtle in comparison to robert pringmills offering in his introduction to zero hour and other documentary poems new directions 1980. There is order even in the foam of a torrent, affirms cardenal. Cardenal has also added new cantigas, or cantos, to supplement his booklength masterpiece, cosmic canticle. In february of 2019 pope francis lifted the ban on cardenal practising as a priest, saying he was absolved of all canonical censure. Ernesto cardenal is a roman catholic priest who is also a poet, politician, and revolutionary. Ernesto cardenal is the author of more than 35 books in spanish, a number of which have been translated into english, including flights of victory, zero hour, homage to the american indians, and with walker in nicaragua. Ernesto cardenal books list of books by author ernesto cardenal. Ernesto cardenal born 1925 a roman catholic priest, had become a poet of major standing by the end of the twentieth century. In the plus column, the book has a brief but excellent introduction that gives background on cardenal, merton and the poems. Ernesto was raised in a middleclass family of 19th century european immigrants. Ernesto cardenal is an interesting one, not least because the cause for. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. Apocalypse, and other poems book by ernesto cardenal. Let us browse through the quotations and thoughts by ernesto.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of ernesto cardenal books online. His early poems, collected in epigramas 1961, denounce the senseless violence of the somoza regime in nicaragua, while others are love poems written with a fine sense of irony. Political poetry and the example of ernesto cardenal. A former catholic priest who studied in kentucky with the scholar, poet, and trappist monk thomas merton, cardenal was involved in the tumultuous political scene in nicaragua, and central america generally, since the 1960s. Zero hour, and other documentary poems, a long documentary poem denouncing the effects of domestic tyranny and. Aspects of the maya in the work of ernesto cardenal and. Apocalypse, and other poems by cardenal, ernesto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read apocalypse, and other poems by ernesto cardenal for online ebook. Biographies on ernesto cardenal research papers on ernesto. Ernesto cardenal was born in granada, nicaragua and attended both the. The bridge between these two sides of cardenals life was his poetry. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. Apocalypse and other poems by nicaraguas revolutionist poetpriest, ernesto cardenal, is the authors second book, the first of poetry, to be published by new directions. Walsh, have chosen a representative selection of cardenal s shorter protest poems, epigrams, religious, and amerindian verse.
The new complete joy of home brewing by charlie papazian. Apocalypse and other poems by ernesto cardenal, paperback. Pringmill explains that cardenals accustomed method of composition involves long periods of meditation. He is a liberation theologian and the founder of the primitivist art community in the solentiname islands, where he lived for more than ten years 19651977. Ernesto cardenal ernesto cardenal poems poem hunter. Poem hunter all poems of by ernesto cardenal poems. He also calls cardenals poems meditations, but this is subtle in comparison to robert pringmills offering in his introduction to zero hour and other documentary poems new directions 1980. Jules supervielle, homesick for the earth bloodaxe, 2011. Ernesto cardenal poems poems of ernesto cardenal poem hunter. He was a liberation theologian and the founder of the primitivist art community in the solentiname islands, where he lived for more than ten years 19651977. Walsh, have chosen a representative selection of cardenals shorter protest poems, epigrams, religious, and amerindian verse. Ernesto cardenal is currently considered a single author.
Used by permission of new directions publishing corp. See all books authored by ernesto cardenal, including watch for the light. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. With walker in nicaragua and other early poems, 19491954 by ernesto cardenal book pluriverse. Buy a cheap copy of apocalypse, and other poems book by ernesto cardenal. Ernesto cardenal is an interesting one, not least because the cause for which he long spoke, the release of the nicaraguan peasantry. Zero hour excerpt by ernesto cardenal, translated by donald d. Poems cardenal wrote during that very difficult time in his countrycollected in zero hour and other documentary poemsare less successful than the earlier and later work, says hass, since there is a tendency in them to make of the revolution a symbol that answers all questions.
Apocalypse and other poems by nicaraguas revolutionist poetpriest, ernesto cardenal, is the authors second book, the first of poetry, to be. And other poems new directions, 1977, and is translated by robert pringmill. The poetry in apocalypse, and other poems enacts many of cardenals major christian themes, including resurrection, renunciation, love, and justice. The desert fox as an operatic hero the new york times. Among the twenty new poems included here are many appearing for the first time in english, some for the first time anywhere. Ernesto cardenal, revolutionary nicaraguan poet and roman catholic priest who is considered to be the second most important nicaraguan poet, after ruben dario. Ernesto cardenal primary author only author division. Legend had it that a family member was william walker, one of many southern confederates who defected to central and south america. The origin of species and other poems ernesto cardenal. Ernesto cardenal poems poems of ernesto cardenal poem. Apocalypse and other poems by nicaraguas revolutionist poetpriest, ernesto cardenal, is the authors second book, the first of poetry, to be published by new.