This collection of Cuban legends, compiled by the renowned essayist and literary critic Salvador Bueno, brings readers the best of a time-honored tradition of storytelling in Cuba. These tales, passed on from generation to generation throughout the island, are here retold by a diverse group of prominent Cuban literary figures. Their stories embrace a broad spectrum of Cuban history, from the remote past to the modern era.

The legends fall into three major groups. The book features stories of the Taino and Siboney, the island's original inhabitants, accompanied by narratives about Afro-Cuban religious and cultural traditions, and finally tales that are typically "Cuban" because they illustrate both the cohesion of the various strands - Hispanic, African, and indigenous - that define Cuban nationality and the patriotism and love of freedom exemplified in the celebrated struggles against Spanish colonialism. Cuban Legends brings to life the stories of unforgettable people and words that have survived the passage of time. They are both witty and wise, and capture the essential spirit of Cuban culture.

The book also features illustrations by Siegfried Kaden.

Formato	Tapa dura
Número de Páginas	232
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Markus Wiener Publishers
Fecha de Publicación	2023-04-01
Dimensiones	9.0" x 6.0" x 0.69" pulgadas
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	No
Temas	América Latina, América Latina

Kaden, Siegfried

Siegfried Kaden, Escuela de Bellas Artes, San Alejandro, Havana, is a painter whose work has been widely exhibited in Europe and Latin America. He is the author and illustrator of several art books.

Ayorinde, Christine

Christine Ayorinde, translator, formerly of York University, Ontario, is the author of several articles and book chapters on Cuban religion and identity.

Bueno, Salvador

Salvador Bueno is one of the foremost figures of Cuban and Latin American literary scholarship. He has written over thirty books on literary and historical themes, and many have been translated into other languages. He is a founding member of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba and correspondent for the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language.