![]() But the traditional forms felt too restrictive. ![]() As he discovered new places and new loves, he wrote poems to express his wild storm of feelings. Rubén quickly learned the magic of storytelling, and discovered the rapture and beauty of verse.Ī restless and romantic soul, Rubén traveled across Central and South America seeking adventure and connection. “Engle’s lyrical poetry emotionally conveys the reality of being a greatly gifted, passionate, and deeply ambitious young man in a turbulent time.” - BCCBįrom acclaimed author Margarita Engle comes a gorgeous novel in verse about Rubén Darío, the Nicaraguan poet and folk hero who initiated the literary movement of Modernismo.Īs a little boy, Rubén Darío loved to listen to his great uncle, a man who told tall tales in a booming, larger-than-life voice. “Heartfelt…Thoughtful and effective.” - The Horn Book ![]() “Exceptional.” - Booklist (starred review) ![]()
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