Monday, December 1, 2014

The Golden Age




Ricardo Herrera

Language: Spanish
Title: La Edad De Oro (The Golden Age)
Author: José Martí.
Publisher: Biblioteca Nacional
Year: 2009


Summary
La Edad De Oro, or 'The Golden Age', was a book written by famous Cuban poet José Martí. During his long life in New York, and in the process of preparing a revolution to free Cuba from the abuses suffered by the Spanish Empire, Martí never forgot about the "hope of the world." He managed, with a remarkable effort, to publish his work of literature for the prosperity of America. In this book, Martí teaches the children  how to be real men, who can speak clear and wise words. Marti’s work demonstrates to the American children how people lived before their time, and how  they lived today in America and in other countries. 

Not only Marti teaches about how things are made of glass, steel, and electricity  but  how bridges hang in suspension. He shows the children how everything is done in the workshops. He explains that these things are more interesting and creative than what you know about magical tales. Martí's story educates the children’s hope in the world, in becoming better men later in their lives; hence, the future  is in their hands.

Recommendation
I suggest to everyone to read this book, La Edad De Oro or “The Golden Age.” This book can serve as an important lesson to all of us, especially children. Furthermore, ‘The Golden Age” should be read by all parents to their children because it consists of wonderful and very educating stories. Lastly, this book also teaches good values that we all should have in order to live in peace and harmony.

5 comments:

  1. Jose Marti is a great Cuban writer, his works speak for himself . The idealism and the human values comes to us through this novel. -Luz-

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  2. It is a classic book of peaceful stories for adults to read with their children. Lia

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  3. This book is a big example of humanism and idealism .

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  4. This book will be great for children. Thuy

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  5. I loved this recommendation. As a mom, It seemed really interesting....I'm going to read it.

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