JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ars Poetica from the Protector of Asses, André Breton dixit.

  • Published In: Poetry, 2026, v. 228, n. 3. P. 249 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BECERRA, MANUEL 3 of 3

Abstract

The text is a bilingual poem centered on the figure of a "little burro," or donkey, depicted through vivid and varied imagery that evokes landscapes, emotions, and cultural references from the Andes to Beirut and beyond. The burro is portrayed with qualities ranging from agility and melancholy to intelligence and solitude, often intertwined with natural and symbolic elements such as snow, stars, and animals. The poem explores themes of memory, identity, and transformation, using the burro as a metaphorical presence that carries diverse meanings across different settings. It was originally published in Manuel Becerra’s *Fabula y odisea* (Mantis editores, 2020). [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry. 2026/06, Vol. 228, Issue 3, p249
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0032-2032
  • Accession Number:193292980
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