Voices Out of Africa in Twentieth-Century Spanish Caribbean Literature

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• Julia Cuervo Hewitt

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• 402 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Mythen & Legenden
• Über Literatur

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Focusing on the cultural legacy of Africa, this study delves into how Spanish Caribbean authors from Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Rico weave African-derived myths and symbolism into their narrative fictions. It uncovers the hidden layers within significant works of prose, offering a nuanced understanding of the intersection between African heritage and Caribbean literature in the twentieth century. The analysis reveals the profound impact of African culture on the storytelling traditions of the Spanish Caribbean.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Hardcover