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Creole Religions of the Caribbean - An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo (Hardcover, 2nd edition):... Creole Religions of the Caribbean - An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, Margarite Fernandez Olmos; Foreword by Joseph M. Murphy
R2,670 Discovery Miles 26 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions developed in the Caribbean region Creolization-the coming together of diverse beliefs and practices to form new beliefs and practices-is one of the most significant phenomena in Caribbean religious history. Brought together in the crucible of the sugar plantation, Caribbean peoples drew on the variants of Christianity brought by European colonizers, as well as on African religious and healing traditions and the remnants of Amerindian practices, to fashion new systems of belief. Creole Religions of the Caribbean offers a comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions that have developed in the region. From Vodou, Santeria, Regla de Palo, the Abakua Secret Society, and Obeah to Quimbois and Espiritismo, the volume traces the historical-cultural origins of the major Creole religions, as well as the newer traditions such as Pocomania and Rastafarianism. This second edition updates the scholarship on the religions themselves and also expands the regional considerations of the Diaspora to the U. S. Latino community who are influenced by Creole spiritual practices. Fernandez Olmos and Paravisini-Gebert also take into account the increased significance of material culture-art, music, literature-and healing practices influenced by Creole religions.

U.S. Latino Literature - A Critical Guide for Students and Teachers (Hardcover, New): Margarite Fernandez Olmos U.S. Latino Literature - A Critical Guide for Students and Teachers (Hardcover, New)
Margarite Fernandez Olmos
R2,384 Discovery Miles 23 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the past ten years, literature by U.S. Latinos has gained an extraordinary public currency and has engendered a great deal of interest among educators. Because of the increase in numbers of Latinos in their classrooms, teachers have recognized the benefits of including works by such important writers as Sandra Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, and Rudolfo Anaya in the curriculum. Without a guide, introducing courses on U.S. Latino literature or integrating individual works into the general courses on American Literature can be difficult for the uninitiated. While some critical sources for students and teachers are available, none are dedicated exclusively to this important body of writing. To fill the gap, the editors of this volume commissioned prominent scholars in the field to write 18 essays that focus on using U.S. Latino literature in the classroom. The selection of the subject texts was developed in conjunction with secondary school teachers who took part in the editors' course. This resultant volume focuses on major works that are appropriate for high school and undergraduate study including Judith Ortiz Cofer's The Latin Deli, Piri Thomas' Down These Mean Streets, and Cisneros' The House on Mango Street. Each chapter in this Critical Guide provides pertinent biographical background on the author as well as contextual information that aids in understanding the literary and cultural significance of the work. The most valuable component of the critical essays, the Analysis of Themes and Forms, helps the reader understand the thematic concerns raised by the work, particularly the recurring issues of language expression and cultural identity, assimilation, and intergenerational conflicts. Each essay is followed by specific suggestions for teaching the work with topics for classroom discussion. Further enhancing the value of this work as a teaching tool are the selected bibliographies of criticism, further reading, and other related sources that complete each chapter. Teachers will also find a Sample Course Outline of U.S. Latino Literature which serves as guide for developing a course on this important subject.

Rudolfo A. Anaya - A Critical Companion (Hardcover, New): Margarite Fernandez Olmos Rudolfo A. Anaya - A Critical Companion (Hardcover, New)
Margarite Fernandez Olmos
R1,744 Discovery Miles 17 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Rudolfo A. Anaya's seven novels can all be viewed in terms of the Chicano literary tradition though their rich texts have earned Anaya a place of respect in mainstream modern American literature. Fern DEGREESD'andez Olmos guides the reader through Anaya's literary world with clear signposts, illuminating the mythical, cultural, and linguistic complexities of his astounding stories. From his coming of age masterpiece "Bless Me, Ultima" (1972) to his most recent work "Shaman Winter" (1999) Anaya's writing with its rich spiritual symbolism is brought down to earth and made accessible to the student reader by Fern DEGREESD'andez Olmos insightful analyses. This work devotes a chapter to each novel, enabling Fern DEGREESD'andez Olmos to guide the reader through each, showing both the patterns and variations of literary devices in Anaya's works, while offering interesting alternative interpretations of Anaya's writing.

Fern DEGREESD'andez Olmos presents a well-researched chapter on the life of Rudolfo Anaya, familiarizing readers with his Hispanic cultural background which figures so prominently in his writing. A chapter on Anaya and the Chicano literary tradition deepens the reader's understanding and appreciation of the writer's tremendous contributions. Fernandez Olmos then devotes a full chapter to each of the novels, "Bless Me, Ultima, Heart of Aztlan, Tortuga, and Alberqueque"; his detective novels, "Zia Summer" and "Rio Grande Fall"; and his modern-day parable "Jalamanta: A Message from the Desert." Student readers and researchers will find the bibliography which includes reviews, criticisms, and other secondary sources to be very helpful.

Creole Religions of the Caribbean - An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo (Paperback, 2nd edition):... Creole Religions of the Caribbean - An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, Margarite Fernandez Olmos; Foreword by Joseph M. Murphy
R933 Discovery Miles 9 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions developed in the Caribbean region Creolization-the coming together of diverse beliefs and practices to form new beliefs and practices-is one of the most significant phenomena in Caribbean religious history. Brought together in the crucible of the sugar plantation, Caribbean peoples drew on the variants of Christianity brought by European colonizers, as well as on African religious and healing traditions and the remnants of Amerindian practices, to fashion new systems of belief. Creole Religions of the Caribbean offers a comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions that have developed in the region. From Vodou, Santeria, Regla de Palo, the Abakua Secret Society, and Obeah to Quimbois and Espiritismo, the volume traces the historical-cultural origins of the major Creole religions, as well as the newer traditions such as Pocomania and Rastafarianism. This second edition updates the scholarship on the religions themselves and also expands the regional considerations of the Diaspora to the U. S. Latino community who are influenced by Creole spiritual practices. Fernandez Olmos and Paravisini-Gebert also take into account the increased significance of material culture-art, music, literature-and healing practices influenced by Creole religions.

Creole Religions of the Caribbean, Third Edition - An Introduction (Paperback): Margarite Fernandez Olmos, Lizabeth... Creole Religions of the Caribbean, Third Edition - An Introduction (Paperback)
Margarite Fernandez Olmos, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert
R800 R725 Discovery Miles 7 250 Save R75 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An updated introduction to the religions developed in the Caribbean region Creole Religions of the Caribbean offers a comprehensive introduction to the overlapping religions that have developed as a result of the creolization process. Caribbean peoples drew on the variants of Christianity brought by European colonizers, as well as on African religious and healing traditions and the remnants of Amerindian practices, to fashion new systems of belief. From Vodou, Santeria, Regla de Palo, the Abakua Secret Society, and Obeah to Quimbois and Espiritismo, the volume traces the historical-cultural origins of the major Creole religions, as well as the newer traditions such as Rastafari. This third edition updates the scholarship by featuring new critical approaches that have been brought to bear on the study of religion, such as queer studies, environmental studies, and diasporic studies. The third edition also expands the regional considerations of the diaspora to the US Latinx communities that are influenced by Creole spiritual practices, taking into account the increased significance of material culture?art, music, literature, and healing practices influenced by Creole religions.

The Latino Reader - An American Literary Tradition from 1542 to the Present (Paperback): Harold Augenbraum, Margarite Fernandez... The Latino Reader - An American Literary Tradition from 1542 to the Present (Paperback)
Harold Augenbraum, Margarite Fernandez Olmos; Edited by Harold Augenbraum, Margarite Fernandez Olmos
R596 R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Save R39 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Latino Reader is the first anthology to present the full history of this important American literary tradition, from the mid-sixteenth century to the present day. Selections include works of history, memoirs, letters, and essays, as well as fiction, poetry, and drama. Adding to the importance of the volume are several selections from rare and little-known texts that have been translated into English for the first time.


Sacred Possessions - Vodou, Santeria, Obeah, and the Caribbean (Paperback, New): Margarite Fernandez Olmos, Lizabeth... Sacred Possessions - Vodou, Santeria, Obeah, and the Caribbean (Paperback, New)
Margarite Fernandez Olmos, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert; Edited by Margarite Fernandez Olmos, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert
R867 Discovery Miles 8 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"A marvelous example of African Diaspora Studies . . . challenges our usual scholarly and everyday articulations of religion, even as it clearly articulates the possibilities and limits of Caribbean African retentions in Vodou, Santeria, and Obeah." --Barbara Christian, University of California, Berkeley Sacred Possessions is an unprecedented collection of thirteen comparative and interdisciplinary essays exploring the cross-cultural dynamics of African-based religious systems in the Caribbean. The contributors analyze the nature and liturgies of Vodou, Santeria, Obeah, Quimbois, and Gaga as they form one central cultural matrix in the region. They ask how these belief systems were affected by differing colonial histories and landscapes, how they affected other cultural expressions (from the oral tradition to popular art and literature), and how they have been perceived and (mis)represented by the West. The book is a unique contribution to the study of the Caribbean as a site of mutliculturalism, demonstrating the linkages between anthropology, religion, literature, and popular culture. Also included are a stunning photoessay on Cuban Santeria, a glossary of terms, and an insightful introduction by the editors. Margarite Fernandez Olmos is a professor of Spanish at Brooklyn College. She is coeditor and translator with Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert of Pleasure in the Word: Erotic Writing by Latin American Women and Remaking a Lost Harmony: Stories from the Hispanic Caribbean. Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert is a professor of Caribbean and Latin American literature in the department of Hispanic studies at Vassar College. She is the coeditor of Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam: Short Stories by Caribbean Women and author of Phyllis Shand Allfrey: A Caribbean Life.

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