Exploring the Works of Mexican Novelist Gregorio López Fuentes
Gregorio López Fuentes, a prominent Mexican novelist, poet, and journalist, was renowned for chronicling the Mexican Revolution through his insightful writings. His works delved into various aspects of the Revolution, offering a deep understanding of the lives of farmers, laborers, and indigenous people. This article highlights his notable works, his impact on Mexican literature, and his unique storytelling style.
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*Gregorio Lpez Fuentes (November 17, 1897- December 10, 1966) was a Mexican novelist, poet and journalist. *He was one of the leading chroniclers of the Mexican Revolution. In his youth he spent much time in his father s general store, where he met many farmers and labourers of the region, whose lives he would later describe with deep insight. *His first success Encampment ) was followed by several others dealing with aspects of the Revolution, including Tierra (1932; Earth ), a novel about the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata; Mi general! (1934; MyGeneral! ), a work on the lives of generals after the Revolution; and Elindio (1935; The Indian ) his most celebrated work, a fictional study of the life of Mexico s indigenous people. Campamento (1931, G.L. Fuentes
Before You Read this story, just go through the poem with the same title Dear God, I heard so much about you Until it is burning me in my heart I want to tell you how I feel, but I don t know where to start. They say that you are the answer To the way I feel inside And once I am in you, I will Have something to be my guide Joy overtook my soul I found a lot out about you that I was never told. Thank you for bringing me out of the world And giving me a brand new life I promise to keep your commandments And do that which is right I read about Job and All that he went through And the three Hebrew boys That had all faith in you I just had to write you Jesus And let you know how I feel No matter what I am told; In my heart I believe you are real. As long as I have your spirit, I will never be alone You told me if I hold on, You would give me a new home. I am taking you at your word Because it means a lot to me The day you died on Calvary, It was to set me free. I promise to teach my children To obey every law And not let a day go by Without you being in their thoughts I have to go now Jesus And share you with someone else As much as I want to, I can t keep you to myself. I want to thank you for saving me, And being my friend I thank you for your love, And your grace unto the end. I picked up the bible that Had collected dust on the shelf I decided to read it and find out for myself. I read about how they nailed your Precious body to the cross, And the reason for this; was to Save that which was lost. Tears poured from my eyes as
Sample Letter Sample News Report HAILSTORM DESTROYS CROPS Veracruz, July 13: A hailstorm destroyed the crops of the entire Veracruz valley last evening. Farmers were praying for rain but it came as a hailstorm. Lencho, the leading farmer alone suffered a loss of at least 200 pesos. The district collector visited the valley late in the evening. Veracruz 23/7/1950 My dear Lencho, First of all, I appreciate your faith in God. It was I who sent you 70 pesos. I collected it from my friends in the post office. Do not think that we are a bunch of crooks. We could collect only that much. Was it helpful to you? I am sorry that I put the signature of God. Please do not misunderstand me. Actually I was helping you. Go on with your cultivation. You will get a nice harvest. May God bless you. With love Postmaster
Now click here for a short video Answer these questions now: What are the themes of the poem and the video? Can you pen down the similarities between these two? Can you compose a poem/short story/a report/a letter to God with your pour-out?
Important Words: Crest: Top of a hill Dotted: Full Of Downpour: Heavy Rain Intimately: Closely Regarded- Consider Or Think Of In A Specified Way Draped- Adorn, Cover, Or Wrap (Someone Or Something) Hailstones- A Pellet Of Hail Resemble- Have A Similar Appearance To Or Qualities In Common With (Someone Or Something); Look Or Seem Like. Exposing- make (something) visible by uncovering it.; reveal plague- a destructively numerous inflow or multiplication of a harmful animal, infestation locusts- Insects which fly in big groups and destroy crops Pesos- the basic monetary unit of Mexico, several other Latin American countries, and the Philippines Amiable- Friendly And Pleasant goodwill- friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude resolution- a firm decision to do or not to do something.
