Peruvian Traditions Paperback / softback
by Richard Palma
Edited by Chris (Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, Bro Conway
Part of the Library of Latin America series
Paperback / softback
Description
In his lifetime, the Peruvian Ricardo Palma (1838-1919) was one of the most popular and imitated writers in Latin America.
As head of the National Library in Lima, Palma had access to a rich source of historical journals and records.
His historical miscellanies, which he called "traditions," are witty anecdotes about conquerors, viceroys, corrupt and lovelorn friars, tragic loves and notorious characters.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:312 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:22/04/2004
- Category:
- ISBN:9780195159097
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:312 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:22/04/2004
- Category:
- ISBN:9780195159097
