Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga
L’Araucana is an epic poem by Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga, now translated and abridged into French. This historical poem recounts the early stages of the Arauco War between the Spanish conquistadors and the Mapuche people of Chile. Through vivid verses, Ercilla captures the fierce resistance of the indigenous population against the Spanish Empire, offering a unique perspective on the clash of cultures and the struggles for freedom and sovereignty.This edition presents a concise version of the original Spanish text, making it accessible to a wider audience while preserving the essence of Ercilla’s heroic narrative. Discover the bravery and resilience of the Mapuche warriors and the complexities of the Spanish conquest in this timeless work of literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
