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More copies of this ISBN:En Pocas Palabras: A Compendium of Latino Folk Wit and Wisdom: A Bilingual Collection / In Few Wordsby Jose Anton Burciaga
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The author of Drink Culturagathered this generous bilingual compilation of Latino folk sayings-dichos. Arranged by theme, these dichos express Latino wit and wisdom about subjects from Ability, Adversity, and Advice to Work, Writing, and Youth. Jos Antonio Burciagawas born in El Paso and taught at Stanford. His previous books include Drink Cultura: Chicanismo, Spilling the Beans: Lotera Chicano, and Undocumented Love. He was a Literature winner of the Hispanic Heritage Awards. He died in 1996 as this book was going to press. "Jos Antonio Burciaga has done it again! His book of Latino folk sayings is a mesmerizing goldmine of the wisdom and wit of a people who can laugh off any hardships. As a true poet, Burciaga has come out with real jewels. Some can make us laugh; others ca make us cry; all come from the deepest realm of our collective sould and heart."-Francisco X. Alarcn "Our young people need to hear his voice and the older generation needs to remember the causes for our uproar."-Gary Soto Synopsis:This generous compilation of Latino folk sayings - dichos - brings us the wit and wisdom of Latino people in a bilingual edition that will delight readers of English and Spanish alike. Arranged by theme, these dichos express prevailing attitudes about subjects from Ability, Adversity, and Advice to Work, Writing, and Youth. Many clearly spring from the Latino soul - "Neither renewed love, nor reheated chocolate" - while others convey more universal themes - "Writing has a good memory, it lasts forever". In Few Words/En Pocas Palabras provides a glimpse into the heart of a people. It is an invaluable resource for anyone learning or celebrating the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Synopsis:A bilingual collection of folk sayings — "dichos" — from Latino by theme, constitute a synthesis of Latino wit and wisdom. Invaluable to anyone learning Spanish and interested in Hispanic culture. "Burciaga is deeply rooted in the indigenous realities". — Carlos Santana Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-257) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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