This is the most complete edition of works by this poet, who was among the leaders who initiated the island’s pro-independence wars, directed the first newspaper of these insurgent forces, and composed Guatemala’s National Anthem.
 

Sergio Garces, president of the office of the Association of Historians of Cuba in eastern Granma province, specified that the compilation includes 25 epistles and a biographical sketch of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, who began that battle against colonial rule and slavery.
 

He highlighted that Palma had profound friendship bonds with two of the best poets of all time, his compatriot Jose Marti and Nicaraguan Rubén Dario.
 

The book, with selection and introductory note by Bayamo historian Ludin Fonseca, was printed by the Letras Cubanas publishing house and was presented as part of activities organized to pay tribute to the bard on the occasion of the centennial of his death (Guatemala, August 2, 1911).