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 J�baro. 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 ...
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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 J�baro. 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 Cofres�, 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 P�rez, 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 J�baro 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 antolog�a re�ne cuentos populares puertorrique�os que fueron transmitidos oralmente durante generaciones antes de ser finalmente transcritos comenzando en 1914 por el equipo del famoso antrop�logo Franz Boas. Estos encantadores cuentos ofrecen a los lectores un vistazo a la imaginaci�n y las aspiraciones de los j�baros, los campesinos de Puerto Rico. Algunas historias brindan un distintivo toque caribe�o a cuentos cl�sicos como "Blanca Nieves" y "Cenicienta". Otros ficcionalizan la vida de personajes hist�ricos locales, como el famoso pirata Roberto Cofres�, representado como una figura al estilo de Robin Hood, quien subvierte el orden social colonial. La colecci�n tambi�n presenta personajes locales tan queridos como Cucarachita Martina, la amable cucaracha que se enamora de Ratoncito P�rez, su devoto esposo rat�n que le trae deliciosa comida. Incluyendo una nueva traducci�n al ingl�s de estos cuentos populares, as� como las versiones originales en espa�ol, la colecci�n tambi�n contiene una introducci�n del historiador literario Rafael Ocasio, quien destaca la importancia hist�rica de estos cuentos y los valores culturales del j�baro que �stos imparten en los relatos. Estas historias vibrantes, divertidas y conmovedoras brindar�n a los lectores una visi�n �nica de la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Rico. Introducci�n en espa�ol (... Rafael Ocasio will discussing his book, 'Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folkl�ricos de las monta�as de Puerto Rico' at Biblioteca Juvenil de Mayag�ez in Puerto Rico (...
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