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Editorial Juventud

Platero y yo

Platero y yo

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Un clásico entrañable de la literatura española, esta obra de prosa lírica narra el tierno vínculo entre el autor y su querido burro, Platero. A través de una serie de viñetas poéticas, Juan Ramón Jiménez retrata la vida rural andaluza —sus paisajes, aromas, gentes y alegrías sencillas— filtrada por el profundo cariño hacia su fiel compañero. Escrito con un lenguaje sencillo pero lleno de metáforas, esta obra querida invita a los lectores a descubrir la belleza de lo cotidiano a través de la amistad, la naturaleza y la nostalgia. Una meditación atemporal sobre la compañía y el mundo natural.

English Translation

Platero and I

A tender classic of Spanish literature, this lyrical prose work follows the gentle bond between the author and his beloved donkey, Platero. Through a series of poetic vignettes, Juan Ramón Jiménez paints a vivid portrait of rural Andalusian life—its landscapes, scents, people, and simple joys—filtering it all through his deep affection for his loyal companion. Written in simple yet richly metaphorical language, this beloved work invites readers to see the beauty of everyday life through the eyes of friendship, nature, and nostalgia. A timeless meditation on companionship and the natural world.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • 12
  • 13
  • 14+

Grades:

  • Grade 6-8
  • Grade 9-12

Book Details

Vendor: Editorial Juventud

Binding: Hardback

Type: Chapter Book

Copyright: 2020

Publisher: Editorial Juventud

Genre: Short Story

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Animals and Dinosaurs

Type of Spanish Book: Authentic

Pages: 172

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Jimenez, Juan Ramon
Author Origin: Spain
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 5.31 x 8.46 x .59 (Inches)

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