The poetry of Palma before the monument of the general Saint Martin on July 28, 1890: self-censorship Peruvian and the Chilean protest

la autocensura peruana y la protesta chilena

Abstract

This article seeks to delve into a little-known aspect of the patriotism of our illustrious traditionalist, during circumstances of deep sorrow and pain, as happened in Lima days after the solemn funeral of the heroes of the War of the Pacific, Palma being also, a victim when he lost his valuable library in the fire of Miraflores. To dedicate a few lines in his poem to the victor of the recent war was an act of noble patriotism when our country still suffered for the fellow countrymen immolated in that feat.