Leopoldo Lugones against the gods: the prometean configuration of the gaucho's arquetype in "El Payador" (1916)
Keywords:
Leopoldo Lugones, Prometheus, gaucho.
Abstract
In this article we will demonstrate how Leopoldo Lugones builds up the archetype of the gaucho in his text El payador (1916) as a promethean character. In the first place, we will see that both Prometheus and the gaucho are taken as civilizing agents and that they accomplish their mission departing from a rebellious action against authority. Secondly, we will analyze why the punishment of these characters is important, so as to successfully achieve their civilizing mission.Format
Crossmark
Published
2012-11-15
How to Cite
Polotto Sabaté, M. L. (2012). Leopoldo Lugones against the gods: the prometean configuration of the gaucho’s arquetype in "El Payador" (1916). Amaltea. Revista de Mitocrítica, 4, 75-100. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_AMAL.2012.v4.40589
Section
Articles | Thematic Issue
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