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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature by : D. H. Figueredo
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature written by D. H. Figueredo and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the lives and works of Caribbean authors in the context of Caribbean history and culture. This encyclopedia includes more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries written by more than 20 expert contributors. These entries cover authors, works, genres, historical and cultural figures, themes, and various topics.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900–2003 by : Daniel Balderston
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900–2003 written by Daniel Balderston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-12 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900–2003 draws together entries on all aspects of literature including authors, critics, major works, magazines, genres, schools and movements in these regions from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. With more than 200 entries written by a team of international contributors, this Encyclopedia successfully covers the popular to the esoteric. The Encyclopedia is an invaluable reference resource for those studying Latin American and/or Caribbean literature as well as being of huge interest to those folowing Spanish or Portuguese language courses.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003 by : Daniel Balderston
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003 written by Daniel Balderston and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a team of international contributors this work contains more than 200 entries on all aspects of literature. It is invaluable for those studying Latin American and/or Caribbean literature and the Spanish/Portuguese languages.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature [2 Volumes] by : D. H. Figueredo
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature [2 Volumes] written by D. H. Figueredo and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Caribbean is a land of diverse cultures and has a long and fascinating literary tradition. This encyclopedia overviews the lives and writings of Caribbean authors and provides extensive background information about the historical, political, and cultural contexts surrounding their works. Included are more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries written by more than 20 expert contributors. These cover authors, national literatures, genres, historical and cultural figures, themes, and special topics. Entries cite print and electronic resources, and the encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography.
Book Synopsis Caribbean Writers by : Donald E. Herdeck
Download or read book Caribbean Writers written by Donald E. Herdeck and published by Washington, D.C. : Three continents Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003 by :
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003 written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Caribbean Archaeology by : Basil A. Reid
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Caribbean Archaeology written by Basil A. Reid and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Caribbean Archaeology offers a comprehensive overview of the available archaeological research conducted in the region. Beginning with the earliest native migrations and moving through contemporary issues of heritage management, the contributors tackle the usual questions of colonization, adaptation, and evolution while embracing newer research techniques, such as geoinformatics, archaeometry, paleodemography, DNA analysis, and seafaring simulations. Entries are cross-referenced so that readers can efficiently access data on a variety of related topics. The introduction includes a survey of the various archaeological periods in the Caribbean, as well as a discussion of the region’s geography, climate, topography, and oceanography. It also offers an easy-to-read review of the historical archaeology, providing a better understanding of the cultural contexts of the Caribbean that resulted from the convergence of European, Native American, African, and then Asian settlers.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature by : Verity Smith
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature written by Verity Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1997-03-26 with total page 1781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, encyclopedic guide to the authors, works, and topics crucial to the literature of Central and South America and the Caribbean, the Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature includes over 400 entries written by experts in the field of Latin American studies. Most entries are of 1500 words but the encyclopedia also includes survey articles of up to 10,000 words on the literature of individual countries, of the colonial period, and of ethnic minorities, including the Hispanic communities in the United States. Besides presenting and illuminating the traditional canon, the encyclopedia also stresses the contribution made by women authors and by contemporary writers. Outstanding Reference Source Outstanding Reference Book
Book Synopsis Caribbean Writers by : Donald Herdeck
Download or read book Caribbean Writers written by Donald Herdeck and published by . This book was released on 1978-06-01 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Caribbean Women and Their Art by : Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Download or read book Caribbean Women and Their Art written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overlooked in the history of artistic endeavors are the contributions of female writers, painters, and crafters of the Caribbean. The creative works by women from the Caribbean proves to be as remarkable as the women themselves. In Caribbean Women and Their Art: An Encyclopedia, Mary Ellen Snodgrass explores the rich history of women’s creative expression by examining the crafts and skill of over 70 female originators in the West Indies, from the familiar islands—Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico—to the obscurity of Roatan, Curaçao, Guanaja, and Indian Key. Focusing particularly on artistic style during the arrival of Europeans among the West Indies, the importance of cultural exchange, and the preservation of history, this book captures a wide variety of artistic accomplishment, including Folk music, acting, and dance Herbalism and food writing Sculpture, pottery, and adobe construction Travel writing, translations, and storytelling Individual talents highlighted in this volume include dancer Katherine Dunham, storyteller Louise Bennett-Coverley, paleontologist Sue Hendrickson, dramatist Maryse Condé, herbalist and memoirist Mary Jane Seacole, ballerina and choreographer Alicia Alonso, and athor Elsie Clews Parsons. Each entry includes a comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, as well as further readings on the female artists and their respective crafts. This text also defines and provides examples of technical terms such as ramada, slip, hematite, patois, and mola. With its informative entries and extensive examinations of artistic talent, Caribbean Women and Their Art: An Encyclopedia is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning about some of the most influential and talented women in the arts.
Book Synopsis Caribbean Popular Music by : David V. Moskowitz
Download or read book Caribbean Popular Music written by David V. Moskowitz and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia of reggae, mento, ska, rocksteady, and dancehall music, it will be useful to reggae lovers and college students studying music, as well as school students. It captures the history and evolution of Caribbean music, from Bob Marley to Wayne Wonder.
Book Synopsis A History of Literature in the Caribbean by : A. James Arnold
Download or read book A History of Literature in the Caribbean written by A. James Arnold and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1994-09-06 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history for the first time charts the literature of the entire Caribbean, the islands as well as continental littoral, as one cultural region. It breaks new ground in establishing a common grid for reading literatures that have been kept separate by their linguistic frontiers. Readers will have access to the best current scholarship on the evolution of popular and literate cultures in the various regions since their earliest emergence. The History of Literature in the Caribbean brings together the most distinguished team of literary Caribbeanists ever assembled, cutting across ideological commitments and critical methods. Differences in point of view between individual contributors are left intact here as the sign of the colonial inheritance of the region. Introductions and conclusions to the various sections of the History written by the respective subeditors, set them in proper perspective. The unique synoptic aspect of the History lies in its comprehensiveness and its range, which are unequaled. Contributors: A. James Arnold, Julio Rodriguez-Luis, H. Lopez Morales, Maria Elena Rodriguez Castro, Silvio Torres Saillant, Seymour Menton, Ian I. Smart, Efrain Barradas, Raquel Chang-Rodriguez, Carlos Alonso, Ivan A. Schulman, W.L. Siemens, William Luis, Gustavo Pellon, Emilio Bejel, Sandra M. Cypess, Peter Earle, Adriana Mndez Rodenas, J. Michael Dash, Ulrich Fleischmann, Maximilien Laroche, Rgis Antoine, Lon-Franois Hoffmann, Randolph Hezekiah, Bridget Jones, F.I. Case, Marie-Denise Shelton, Beverly Ormerod, J. Michael Dash, Jack Corzani, Anthea Morrison, Juris Silenieks, Frantz Fanon, Vere Knight.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage by : Olive Senior
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage written by Olive Senior and published by Twin Guinep Limited. This book was released on 2003 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Concise Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature by : Verity Smith
Download or read book Concise Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature written by Verity Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Latin American & Caribbean Art by : Jane Turner
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Latin American & Caribbean Art written by Jane Turner and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For abstracts see: Caribbean Abstracts, no. 11, 1999-2000 (2001); p. 111.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English by : Eugene Benson
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English written by Eugene Benson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 1950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... Documents the history and development of [Post-colonial literatures in English, together with English and American literature] and includes original research relating to the literatures of some 50 countries and territories. In more than 1,600 entries written by more than 600 internationally recognized scholars, it explores the effect of the colonial and post-colonial experience on literatures in English worldwide.
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean by : Simon Collier
Download or read book The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean written by Simon Collier and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-09-25 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a larger format and fully revised, with new maps and photographs, this new edition of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean remains the essential reference for anyone concerned with the region. Copiously illustrated, lucidly written, and comprehensive in its coverage, the Encyclopedia has been developed for the general reader by an international team of seventy scholars. Structured in six parts, it explores the regional trends and general trends that will provide nonspecialists with the necessary overview. The Encyclopedia examines both urgent contemporary issues such as economic and population growth, trade and international debt, tourism and the environment, and the longer term factors that have molded Latin America as we find it today: the native flora and fauna, the emergence of early civilizations in Mexico and Peru, imperial domination over three centuries by Spain and Portugal, the struggle for independence in the nineteenth century, and then the political turbulence of the twentieth. Coverage is provided of music and literature, architecture, painting, and intellectual life, for this is equally the region of the tango and the samba, Borges and Neruda, García Márquez and Diego Rivera, Villa Lobos and Bob Marley.
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