Martin Tempines

Martin Tempines (1842-1900) was a Barzuna poet and a great writer in the Barzuna language.

Biography
Tempines was born in Cape Cross in 1842. Tempines was known for writing short stories and poems. Through his work, he often promoted ideals of Barzuna nationalism. Most famous was his poem Miles anius, which served as an inspiration for Barzona Libre.

A matina
A matina (1879) is one of Tempines best-known works. It is a short story about a morning on the farm of Eusebio Galles, a personal friend.

Miles anius
See also: Miles anius