by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
This story is taken from the 1872 poem written by Argentine poet Jose Hernandez. Martin is a gaucho and a happily-married family man who is drafted by the army. After his tour of duty, Martin returns home to find his family gone and his home destroyed.
characteristics
- White People Among Indians
- Fathers And Sons
- Murder
- On-the-run
- Military
- Kill
- Escape
- Gaucho
- Accident
