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Wind of the people (Spanish: Viento del pueblo) is a collection of poetry by Spanish poet Miguel Hernández, published in 1937. This collection is part of what critics have described as his second poetic phase, considered as war and urgency poetry. The work is deeply rooted in ideological struggle and the search for a new form of literature that aims to elevate the militiaman in his resistance against fascism, understanding the Spanish Civil War as a class struggle: winning the war meant defending the revolution. Thus, his social commitment owes its ferocity to a radical adoption of Marxism and his way of thinking about history through the dialectics of exploiter/exploited, rich/poor, masters/slaves. .

The focus shifts from the individual 'I' and lyrical intimacy to the collective 'we,' emphasizing social, military, and political commitment to an ideology that it serves as propaganda. This collection includes emblematic poems such as "Aceituneros" ("Olive Pickers," known as "Andaluces de Jaén") and "El niño yuntero" ("The Child Ploughman").

The book is accompanied by eighteen photographs that highlight the poet's intention to create a cultural product intended to endure in history, yet subject to it. This approach serves to emphasize physical and material values to affirm that the war is a tangible reality, and the text is not merely a literary composition or a fetishized object.

Overview
Wind of the people was written during a tumultuous period in Hernández's life and in the history of Spain. The collection reflects the poet's deep involvement in the civil conflict and his solidarity with the soldiers and common people affected by the war. The poems are characterized by their revolutionary zeal and poignant imagery, showcasing Hernández's mastery of both traditional and avant-garde forms to express his fervent political and social convictions.

Background
Miguel Hernández was deeply influenced by his humble origins, and his poetry evolved from personal themes of love and nature to broader social and political issues as the Civil War progressed. After initially supporting the Second Spanish Republic, Hernández's experiences and observations during the war led him to adopt a more activist stance, which is vividly reflected in Wind of the people.

Critics such as Agustín Sánchez Vidal have observed in this work the influence of Vicente Aleixandre and Nicolás Guillén, and their ideas about war poetry and the necessity for it to be imbued with the experience of combat on the front lines. Additionally, the influence exerted by Pablo Neruda and Raúl González Tuñón has been highlighted in facilitating his ideological break with the bourgeoisie and fascism.

Content and Themes
Wind of the people consists of various poems that vary in style but unify in their thematic focus on war, struggle, and social justice. Key poems include:

('Andalusians of Jaén,/ proud olive pickers,/ tell me in your soul: who,/ who planted the olive trees?')" ('Yoke-flesh, born/ more humiliated than beautiful,/ with the neck pursued/ by the yoke for the neck.')"
 * "Aceituneros" ("Olive Pickers"):"'Andaluces de Jaén,/ aceituneros altivos,/ decidme en el alma: ¿quién,/ quién levantó los olivos?'
 * "El niño yuntero" ("The Child Ploughman"):"'Carne de yugo, ha nacido/ más humillado que bello,/ con el cuello perseguido/ por el yugo para el cuello.'

Legacy
The collection has been hailed as one of Hernández's most important works and a significant literary contribution to the Spanish Civil War. Wind of the people remains widely read and studied in literature courses, particularly those focusing on 20th-century Spanish literature and the literature of social protest. It also continues to inspire readers and artists interested in themes of social justice and political activism.