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July 15,2025
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**"The Mushroom is the Elf of Plants"**

The mushroom is like the elf of plants.

At night, it disappears. In the morning, in a truffle cabin, it stops at any point.

It seems as if it is always delaying, but its career is shorter than the delay of a snake and faster than a tara.

It is a vegetable acrobat, the germ of an alibi. It anticipates like a large bubble and vanishes like a bubble.

It is as if the grass likes its intermittence. This successor of the sub-reptile is circumspect of summer.

If nature had a gentle face or disregarded such a face, if nature had an apostate, the mushroom - that would be it!

**"The Morning"**

The morning is the place of the dew. The corn grows at noon. The light is the dinner for the flowers. It is a real mocho when it is sunset.

**"Today"**

Today, I only bring this, nothing more. This, and my heart. This, my heart, all the fields, and all the meadows, the vastest ones. See if it is correct - I don't want to forget any part of the addition. This, my heart, and all the bees that have made their habitation in the clover.
July 15,2025
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If pain for peace prepares,


We look forward with anticipation.


For lo, what "Augustan" years,


Our feet await with bated breath.


The idea of pain being a precursor to peace is both profound and poignant.


It implies that through struggle and sacrifice, we can reach a state of tranquility and prosperity.


The mention of "Augustan" years evokes images of a golden age, a time of great achievement and stability.


Our feet, as if eager to step into this glorious future, await the arrival of these prosperous times.


We can only hope that the pain we endure now will lead to a brighter tomorrow, filled with peace and abundance.


As we wait, we must remain steadfast in our信念 and continue to work towards the goal of a better world.

July 15,2025
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This is the second time I'm reading it, but wow, what a beautiful book!!

The herbarium is so well-kept, the edition is so lovely, and the poems are so intimate and tender...

July 15,2025
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Oso politttt batez ere, nola atzematen duen natura pertsona bat bezela.

Pertsonifikazioak poema guztietan ta loreei izaerak ezartzen dizkie. It's truly remarkable how nature is often regarded as a person.

Personifications give characteristics to flowers in all poems.

This literary device allows us to view the natural world in a more vivid and engaging way.

By attributing human qualities to nature, poets can create a deeper connection between the reader and the subject matter.

For example, a flower might be described as smiling or weeping, as if it has emotions just like us.

This not only enriches the imagery of the poem but also makes us more aware of the beauty and complexity of the natural world around us.

Overall, personification is a powerful tool that poets use to bring nature to life and make us see it from a new perspective.
July 15,2025
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Emily Dickinson not only gave birth to poems but also to images. With great care and detail, the poet collected more than 400 flowers and plants, which she dried, pressed, and cataloged in her own herbarium of great artistic and documentary value. A beautiful and complete herbarium, whose pages we have here from 1839 to 1846, worthy for every lover of botany and art, and, why not, of poetry. As Casimiro Parker has said, it has been very well brought to Spain. With a very careful and specific anthology of the author's poems, chosen and translated by Eva Gallud, we have a florilegium in the purest sense of the word.


The anthology of botanical poems is lucid, simple yet not simplistic, and revealing as to Dickinson's interests. The author knew how to make the most of words, combining them and forming natural and beautiful meanings and metaphors. Eva Gallud has known how to translate with great effort the very interpretation of Dickinson; even so, it seems that in our language the words take on other nuances, other flashes and lights.


The herbarium itself is composed in such a way that it is almost seen as a documentary collage. Each plant is classified with the author's own writing, which makes it more personal, more particular and beautiful. We can recognize plants and flowers, but we can also discover others that are new.


But how do we read an herbarium? Can we read it as if it were poems? I think this is the case with this book. Flowers and plants and words and poetry are intertwined, united, hold hands so that we can thus see Emily Dickinson and her work in all its splendor. It is not easy to make a book like this, it is not easy to unite the passions of an author and make them truly one. Could we do it ourselves? Perhaps, but always with a lot of work, a lot of passion and a lot of taste for what we are creating. Dickinson saw the world in a very particular way. A beautiful way, but also a realistic and natural one. It is clear that it shows. It is clear that she knew the botanical world very well, that she knew how to see the words where others only saw green and color.


This thus becomes a fundamental book for every lover of poetry and every lover of flowers and plants. I have no doubt that this florilegium will become a classic, and not only of poetry but also of botany. It is to feel fortunate to possess and be able to read a book like this, for it makes us conjure up nature, makes us beautify our gaze, makes us feel alive and, after all, that is the whole destiny of poetry if we know that, despite its concealment, it reveals to us what we still did not know how to see.
July 15,2025
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Almost two centuries ago, Emily Dickinson stole something like the idea of my first poetry collection. However, I don't really care because it is precious. Her works have always been a source of inspiration for me. The way she expresses emotions and thoughts in her poems is truly remarkable. I often find myself lost in the beauty of her words. Even though she might have influenced my initial concept, I have put my own spin on it and made it my own. Each poem in my collection tells a unique story, just like hers do. I am grateful to have been inspired by such a great poet. I hope that my poetry can also touch the hearts of others and bring them the same kind of joy and inspiration that Emily Dickinson's works have brought to me.

July 15,2025
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The Herbarium is a wonderful work. It transports us to blooming landscapes, forests, and mountains, making us feel the spring sun.

Among so many delicious poems, I dare to choose this one:

Could I but ride indefinite
As doth the Meadow Bee
And visit only where I liked
And No one visit me

And flirt all Day with Buttercups
And marry whom I may
And dwell a little everywhere
Or better, run away

With no Police to follow
Or chase Him if He do
Till He should jump Peninsulas
To get away from me -

I said \\"But just to be a Bee\\"
Upon a Raft of Air
And row in Nowhere all Day long
And anchor \\"off the Bar\\"

What Liberty! So Captives deem
Who tight in Dungeons are.

The translation by Ana Luísa Amaral is as follows:

Pudesse eu infinita cavalgar
Como a Abelha no Prado
Visitar os meus sítios preferidos,
E não ser visitada

Todo o Dia namorar os Botões-de-Ouro
Casar com quem quisesse,
E pertencer a todos os lugares,
Melhor ainda, fugir

Sem Polícia nenhum a perseguir-me
Ou a seguir-me, se eu fugisse,
Até saltar Penínsulas
Para escapar de mim -

\\"Não ser mais do que uma Abelha\\", disse eu
Sobre Lufada de ar
Remar em Lado Algum o Dia todo
E ancorar \\"sem Rumo\\"

Que Liberdade! O sonho dos Cativos
Nas estreitas Masmorras.
July 15,2025
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The edition was made with great care and it shows; the book is beautiful.

Eva Gallud's translations are up to par. It would have been really great, though, if they had included an index with the names of all the plants in the herbarium and not just those mentioned in the poems.

Dickinson's calligraphy is very lovely, but at times not very easy to decipher.

Overall, this is a wonderful book that combines the beauty of Dickinson's poetry with the charm of her herbarium.

The illustrations are also very well done and add to the overall appeal of the book.

It is a must-have for any fan of Dickinson's work or anyone interested in botany and poetry.

Highly recommended!
July 15,2025
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This is a truly beautiful book.

It is so lovely to peruse, with its captivating cover and well-designed layout.

As you open the pages, you are greeted with a world of words and images that draw you in and keep you engaged.

The text is written in a clear and engaging style, making it easy to understand and enjoy.

The illustrations, if any, add an extra layer of charm and bring the story to life.

Whether you are looking for a good read, a source of inspiration, or simply a beautiful object to add to your collection, this book is sure to please.

It is a treasure that you will want to return to again and again, and share with others.

So go ahead and pick up this beautiful book, and let yourself be transported to another world.
July 15,2025
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**Title: An Interesting Article**

The original article seems to be rather brief. Let's expand it to make it more detailed and engaging.

The rating of 3.5/5 indicates that the subject matter has some merit but also room for improvement.

Perhaps it lacks a certain level of complexity or fails to fully captivate the reader.

However, this does not mean it is without value.

It could potentially offer some interesting insights or perspectives that are worth exploring further.

To enhance its appeal, more sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated.

This would not only add depth to the text but also make it more intellectually stimulating for the reader.

By using words such as "esoteric," "recondite," and "abstruse," the author can convey a sense of mystery and exclusivity,吸引 the reader's attention and making them eager to discover more.

Overall, with a few strategic changes and the addition of more complex vocabulary, this article has the potential to become a truly remarkable piece of writing.
July 15,2025
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It will be Summer - eventually.

The long-awaited season of warmth and sunshine will arrive, bringing with it a host of joys and pleasures.

Ladies, looking elegant and refined, will stroll along the paths with their parasols, protecting themselves from the bright rays of the sun.

Sauntering gentlemen, with their canes in hand, will exude an air of sophistication as they enjoy the gentle breeze and the company of others.

And little girls, with their beloved dolls in tow, will skip and play, their laughter filling the air.

Summer is a time for relaxation, for making memories, and for enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

Whether it's a day at the beach, a picnic in the park, or a leisurely walk in the countryside, there are countless ways to soak up the sun and make the most of this wonderful season.

So, let's look forward to the arrival of Summer and all the delights it has in store.

July 15,2025
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I value this edition above all else because what can I tell this lady about poetry and nature? It is very beautiful, but the index of the herbarium is not useful for identifying the plants. Neither the pages nor the photos are numbered

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