Martin Fierro

Martin Fierro

1. 3. Reception/Popularity

   • Initial
   • Now
     • among gauchos themselves
   • Latter
   • Academic

2. - Introduction

   • Hernandez
     • how did he write it/why?
     • when did he write it?
     • who was he ?
   • Style/structure
     • 'epic poem'
     • payadas etc - search for authenticity
     • juego fuego/capaz etc

3. 2. The Gaucho

   • who is he
   • where did he come from?
     • does it matter?
   • Gauchesque Literature

4. 4. Plot

   • symbolism
     • message beneath the narrative
   • message
   • morality conveyed through MF + encounters

5. 5. Influence

   • Borges
     • El Sur/El Encuentro
     • 'On Martin Fierro'
   • Ricardo Guiraldes

6. 1. Context

   • Nation building
     • national identity
   • Political context
   • civilisation and barbarism - europeanisation