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El Ombu (1902)

El Ombu (1902)

Hudson, William Henry

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Letters & Essays20th Century United States HistoryEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1168396735
ISBN13: 9781168396730
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.09
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
El Ombu is a novel written by William Henry Hudson in 1902. The story is set in Argentina and follows the life of a young boy named Amaro, who lives on a ranch with his family. Amaro is fascinated by the giant Ombu tree that stands on their land and spends much of his time exploring the tree and its surroundings.As Amaro grows older, he becomes more aware of the social and political issues facing his country. The novel explores themes of class struggle, land ownership, and the clash between traditional ways of life and modernization.Throughout the novel, Hudson vividly portrays the landscape and wildlife of Argentina, drawing on his own experiences as a naturalist and conservationist. The Ombu tree itself becomes a symbol of the resilience of the natural world in the face of human greed and destruction.El Ombu is considered a classic of Argentine literature and is widely regarded as one of Hudson's most important works. Its themes and imagery continue to resonate with readers today, making it a timeless exploration of the relationship between humans and the natural world.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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