Book Description
Three traditional tales from Puerto Rico explain how the frog known as the coquí got his voice and the origins of a stone formation that looks like a watchful dog and an old Spanish chapel in San Juan.
Author : David García
Publisher : Puerto Rico Almanacs, Incorporated
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,52 MB
Release : 1982-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780934642026
Three traditional tales from Puerto Rico explain how the frog known as the coquí got his voice and the origins of a stone formation that looks like a watchful dog and an old Spanish chapel in San Juan.
Author : David García
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,7 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9780977262816
Three traditional tales from Puerto Rico explain how the frog known as the coquí got his voice and the origins of a stone formation that looks like a watchful dog and an old Spanish chapel in San Juan.
Author : Carmen Rita Muñoz Berrios
Publisher :
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Children's stories
ISBN :
Author : Rafael Ocasio
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 26,18 MB
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1978823010
This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico’s peasants, the Jíbaro. Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including “Snow White” and “Cinderella.” Others fictionalize the lives of local historical figures, such as infamous pirate Roberto Cofresí, rendered here as a Robin Hood figure who subverts the colonial social order. The collection also introduces such beloved local characters as Cucarachita Martina, the kind cockroach who falls in love with Ratoncito Pérez, her devoted mouse husband who brings her delicious food. Including a fresh English translation of each folktale as well as the original Spanish version, the collection also contains an introduction from literary historian Rafael Ocasio that highlights the historical importance of these tales and the Jíbaro cultural values they impart. These vibrant, funny, and poignant stories will give readers unique insights into Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage. Esta nueva y emocionante antología reúne cuentos populares puertorriqueños que fueron transmitidos oralmente durante generaciones antes de ser finalmente transcritos comenzando en 1914 por el equipo del famoso antropólogo Franz Boas. Estos encantadores cuentos ofrecen a los lectores un vistazo a la imaginación y las aspiraciones de los jíbaros, los campesinos de Puerto Rico. Algunas historias brindan un distintivo toque caribeño a cuentos clásicos como "Blanca Nieves" y "Cenicienta". Otros ficcionalizan la vida de personajes históricos locales, como el famoso pirata Roberto Cofresí, representado como una figura al estilo de Robin Hood, quien subvierte el orden social colonial. La colección también presenta personajes locales tan queridos como Cucarachita Martina, la amable cucaracha que se enamora de Ratoncito Pérez, su devoto esposo ratón que le trae deliciosa comida. Incluyendo una nueva traducción al inglés de estos cuentos populares, así como las versiones originales en español, la colección también contiene una introducción del historiador literario Rafael Ocasio, quien destaca la importancia histórica de estos cuentos y los valores culturales del jíbaro que éstos imparten en los relatos. Estas historias vibrantes, divertidas y conmovedoras brindarán a los lectores una visión única de la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Rico. Introducción en español (https://d3tto5i5w9ogdd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03154419/Ocasio_Cuentos_Intro_Espan%CC%83ol.pdf)
Author : Kal Wagenheim
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,90 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Puerto Rico
ISBN :
Author : Karl Wagenheim
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 19,34 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Cuentos
ISBN :
Author : Maria Herrera-Sobek
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1438 pages
File Size : 48,35 MB
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0313343403
Latino folklore comprises a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions. This compelling three-volume work showcases its richness, complexity, and beauty. Latino folklore is a fun and fascinating subject to many Americans, regardless of ethnicity. Interest in—and celebration of—Latin traditions such as Día de los Muertos in the United States is becoming more common outside of Latino populations. Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions provides a broad and comprehensive collection of descriptive information regarding all the genres of Latino folklore in the United States, covering the traditions of Americans who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Spain, or Latin America. The encyclopedia surveys all manner of topics and subject matter related to Latino folklore, covering the oral traditions and cultural heritage of Latin Americans from riddles and dance to food and clothing. It covers the folklore of 21 Latin American countries as these traditions have been transmitted to the United States, documenting how cultures interweave to enrich each other and create a unique tapestry within the melting pot of the United States.
Author : Robert L. Muckley
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,3 MB
Release : 2010-04-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071701754
Contains eighteen well-known Puerto Rican short stories, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages; and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.
Author : Robert L. Muckley
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 16,49 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
Text in Spanish. A collection of nine contemporary short stories by outstanding Puerto Rican authors including Pedro Juan Soto, Wilfredo Braschi, Jaime Carrero, Jose Luis Gonzalez, and Tomas Blanco.
Author : Abelardo Milton Díaz Alfaro
Publisher :
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 12,88 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Short stories, Puerto Rican
ISBN :