Tales of Heights and Depths

Name: Tales of Heights and Depths
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ISBN: 9781462846702

ISBN-10: 146284670X

ISBN-13: 9781462846702

Edition: 2011

Authors: Humberto Ibarra

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A dozen years ago, I read Cuentos de Cima y Sima in Spanish. I was struck by the imagery, lyricism, and natural dialogue, and began a translation to English. Later, while teaching at the American School in El Salvador, I became acquainted with the author's grandson. We agreed that because Central American literature is almost unknown in the United States, it would be good to publish the Tales of Heights and Depths in English.Humberto Ibarra, a Salvadoran journalist who was exiled to Guatemala, later became the ambassador to Chile and to Argentina. He also wrote a book of poetry as well as a novel that portrays Zacatecoluca, his hometown, and deals with social justice.Guatemala is a land of…

Book details

List price: $15.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation LLC
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.15" tall
Weight: 0.242
Language: English