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En este libro Irene Artigas Albarelli, anteponiendo a la visión de los primeros analistas del relato que buscaban encontrar la "estructura de todos los relatos", la noción de lo escribible, la cual "está emparentada con –lo literario–, lo que sólo podemos atisbar", nos lleva por un recorrido ecfrástico (de ecfrasis: ek [afuera] y phrasein [decir, declarar, pronunciar]) en el que demuestra de una manera práctica la profunda relación entre la poesía y la crítica literaria. Así, en el vestíbulo de esta obra el lector encontrará una amplia y actualizada discusión sobre el viejo concepto de la ecfrasis –tan antiguo como la Ilíada misma– y sus distintas concepciones; para lue...
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Traditional stories from the northern Colombian coast, in both English and Spanish. These twenty-one animal tales from the Colombian Caribbean coast represent a sampling of the traditional stories that are told during all-night funerary wakes. The tales are told in the semi-sacred space of the patio (backyard) of homes as part of the funerary ritual that includes other aesthetic and expressive practices such as jokes, song games, board games, and prayer. In this volume these stories are situated within their performance contexts and represent a highly ritualized corpus of oral knowledge that for centuries has been preserved and cultivated by African-descendant populations in the Americas. Et...
Discover the mysterious and unsettling world of ""The Unknown"" by Guy De Maupassant. This gripping short story delves into the theme of the unknown and its impact on human psychology. Maupassant’s narrative creates a sense of suspense and unease, exploring how the unknown can shape and disturb our perceptions. De Maupassant masterfully builds tension and intrigue, using the concept of the unknown to probe deeper fears and uncertainties. The story provides a compelling examination of how the absence of knowledge can influence behavior and decision-making.""The Unknown"" is ideal for readers who enjoy suspenseful and psychologically charged stories. Perfect for those who value Guy De Maupassant’s talent for creating an atmosphere of mystery and psychological depth.