(; leyenda ; ) is a national epic by Uruguayan poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martín written in 1879.Encyclopaedia Britannica: Juan Zorrilla de San Martín
The poem is a late-19th century romanticEncyclopaedia Britannica: Latin American Literature: The 18th century chanson de gesteLa leyenda patria. (Introduction) of the Río de la Plata revolutionary group known as the Thirty-Three Orientals, whose actions culminated in the foundation of modern Uruguay. With 413 verses, it was written within a week and recited by the author at the dedication of the Villa de la Florida monument to independence.Juan Zorrilla by Francisco Arias Solís It was considered a feat and gained immediate popularity, which earned Zorrilla de San Martín the title of Poet of the Fatherland.
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