martin fierro

Martin Fierro: A Book that Represents Our Gaucho

The ‘Martin Fierro’ book is a narrative poem, written by José Hernández in 1872. This book is not just any book, but rather a literary work considered exemplary of the gaucho genre. The epic poem narrates the heroic and independent way of the Gaucho, Martin Fierro. This character has a sacrifi...
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About Our Gauchos

The word gaucho derives from the Quechua term “huachu”, which means without parents. This word is used in the regions of Plata, Argentina, Uruguay and even in Brazil, to designate horsemen from the plain or pampa dedicated to livestock. Its origin arises from the mixture of blood between...
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