The Autobiography of a Slave/Autobiografia De UN Esclavo (Latin American Literature and Culture Series) (English, Spanish and Spanish Edition)

By Juan Francisco Manzano

Book Overview

This sombre biography of an urban slave who taught himself to read and write, and who ultimately achieved fame as a poet in Cuba's slave society, is presented in both Spanish and English. There is an introduction which sets the text in its historical and cultural context.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814325378
• ISBN13: 9780814325377
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Srvice

Received the item in great condition. The item came quickly and secured. I would reccomend this seller.

A must read for every Cuban.

Excellent introduction. I also own a book entitled "Our Islands and its People" published by the US Government in the 1890's after the Spanish-American War. I've always considered this large expose' one of my library's most important treasures especially because of its early twentieth century photographs of the island, the folklore, the myths, and the traditions and superstitions of that era. Manzano's book will stand in another prominent spot in my collection of Cuban works. Thank you, Andrew J. Rodriguez Award-winning author: "Adios, Havana," a Memoir

Best edition (and translation) yet!

This is an excellent edition of an important work. The english translation is well done and the introduction is wonderful. Schulman provides useful and interesting background information as well as thought-provoking insights.