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9780826353283 Academic Inspection Copy

Grandma's Santo on Its Head / El santo patas arriba de mi abuelita

Stories of Days Gone By in Hispanic Villages of New Mexico / Cuentos dedias gloriosos en pueblitos hispanos de Nuevo Mexico
  • ISBN-13: 9780826353283
  • Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO PRESS
    Imprint: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO PRESS
  • By Nasario Garcia
  • Price: AUD $57.99
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  • Local release date: 30/08/2013
  • Format: Paperback 184 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Anthologies (non-poetry) [DQ]
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The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Rio Puerco Valley, where Nasario Garcia grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. He recounts stories of the evil eye and rooster racing, the Wailing Woman and the punishing of the santos. Preceding each tale is Garcia's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.
Nasario Garcia is the author of many books of stories, poems, and folklore from New Mexico.
A delight to read, and while entertaining, also provides valuable insight into folkloric practices of the region.--Journal of Folklore Research
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