{"product_id":"9788490075395","title":"Black Tales of Cuba","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Tales of Cuba\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a pioneering collection of traditional African stories transmitted orally in Cuba, gathered by the anthropologist Lydia Cabrera. First published in 1940, the book immerses the reader in the mythical and religious universe of Yoruba culture, offering a unique window into Afro-Cuban roots. Through its pages, the reader will discover narratives where chants, prayers, and fragments in the Lucumí language intertwine, rescuing an oral tradition that forms the basis of Santería. It is an essential classic for understanding Cuba's cultural identity and the richness of its African heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCuentos negros de Cuba\u003c\/em\u003e brings together a series of stories of Yoruba origin that Lydia Cabrera documented from the oral tradition of the Afro-Cuban community. These tales, essentially religious in nature, narrate stories of deities, heroes, and mythical creatures from the Yoruba pantheon, such as the Orishas. The work is distinguished by its linguistic and sonic richness, as the texts alternate narrative prose with fragments of chants, choruses, prayers, and folk songs, including conversations in Bozal or Lucumí, a liturgical language derived from Yoruba. More than a simple collection of fables, the book is an ethnographic testimony that seeks to exalt and preserve the worldview, spirituality, and cultural traditions of African roots in Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYoruba mythology and the pantheon of Orishas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAfro-Cuban oral tradition and the transmission of stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular religiosity: Santería and Lucumí liturgy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural identity and African heritage in Cuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBozal and Lucumí language as a vehicle for sacred expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in cultural anthropology, ethnography, and the study of Afro-American religions. It is also an essential read for those wishing to explore classic Cuban literature and the roots of its national identity. Likewise, it will be of great value to lovers of myths, legends, and traditional tales who are looking for works with a profound symbolic and spiritual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic access to the Yoruba worldview and mythology through its foundational stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in the linguistic richness of Lucumí and Bozal, languages of the Afro-Cuban oral tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneering and authoritative perspective on Afro-Cuban culture, from its foremost scholar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique literary experience that combines narrative, poetry, and ritual chants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Cabrera, Lydia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PLATERO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 132\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 253 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCuentos negros de Cuba\u003c\/em\u003e is a foundational work that transcends mere literary value to become an ethnographic document of the highest order. Lydia Cabrera's work as a compiler and scholar of Afro-Cuban culture grants these stories exceptional authenticity and depth. The edition by Linkgua Ediciones, within its PLATERO collection, makes available to the contemporary reader a title that, as Alejo Carpentier noted, conquered an exceptional place in Hispano-American literature. It is, without a doubt, a revealing read for anyone wishing to delve into the spiritual and cultural roots of Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405873373531,"sku":"9788490075395","price":15.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007539.jpg?v=1781833783","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490075395","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}