Author: Elaine K. Miller
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477301410
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
Urban Los Angeles is the setting in which Elaine Miller has collected her narratives from Mexican-Americans. The Mexican folk tradition, varied and richly expressive of the inner life not only of a people but also of the individual as each lives it and personalizes it, is abundantly present in the United States. Since it is in the urban centers that most Mexican-Americans have lived, this collection represents an important contribution to the study of that tradition and to the study of the changes urban life effects on traditional folklore. The collection includes sixty-two legendary narratives and twenty traditional tales. The legendary narratives deal with the virgins and saints as well as with such familiar characters as the vanishing hitchhiker, the headless horseman, and the llorona. Familiar characters appear in the traditional tales—Juan del Oso, Blancaflor, Pedro de Ordimalas, and others. Elaine Miller concludes that the traditional tales are dying out in the city because tale telling itself is not suited to the fast pace of modern urban life, and the situations and characters in the tales are not perceived by the people to be meaningfully related to the everyday challenges and concerns of that life. The legendary tales survive longer in an urban setting because, although containing fantastic elements, they are related to the beliefs and hopes of the narrator—even in the city one may be led to buried treasure on some dark night by a mysterious woman. The penchant of the informants for the fantastic in many of their tales often reflects their hopes and fears, such as their dreams of suddenly acquiring wealth or their fears of being haunted by the dead. Miller closely observes the teller's relation to the stories—to the duendes, the ánimas, Death, God, the devil—and she notes the tension on the part of the informant in his relation to their religion. The material is documented according to several standard tale and motif indices and is placed within the context of the larger body of Hispanic folk tradition by the citation of parallel versions throughout the Hispanic world. The tales, transcribed from taped interviews, are presented in colloquial Spanish accompanied by summaries in English.
Mexican Folk Narrative from the Los Angeles Area
Author: Elaine K. Miller
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477301410
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
Urban Los Angeles is the setting in which Elaine Miller has collected her narratives from Mexican-Americans. The Mexican folk tradition, varied and richly expressive of the inner life not only of a people but also of the individual as each lives it and personalizes it, is abundantly present in the United States. Since it is in the urban centers that most Mexican-Americans have lived, this collection represents an important contribution to the study of that tradition and to the study of the changes urban life effects on traditional folklore. The collection includes sixty-two legendary narratives and twenty traditional tales. The legendary narratives deal with the virgins and saints as well as with such familiar characters as the vanishing hitchhiker, the headless horseman, and the llorona. Familiar characters appear in the traditional tales—Juan del Oso, Blancaflor, Pedro de Ordimalas, and others. Elaine Miller concludes that the traditional tales are dying out in the city because tale telling itself is not suited to the fast pace of modern urban life, and the situations and characters in the tales are not perceived by the people to be meaningfully related to the everyday challenges and concerns of that life. The legendary tales survive longer in an urban setting because, although containing fantastic elements, they are related to the beliefs and hopes of the narrator—even in the city one may be led to buried treasure on some dark night by a mysterious woman. The penchant of the informants for the fantastic in many of their tales often reflects their hopes and fears, such as their dreams of suddenly acquiring wealth or their fears of being haunted by the dead. Miller closely observes the teller's relation to the stories—to the duendes, the ánimas, Death, God, the devil—and she notes the tension on the part of the informant in his relation to their religion. The material is documented according to several standard tale and motif indices and is placed within the context of the larger body of Hispanic folk tradition by the citation of parallel versions throughout the Hispanic world. The tales, transcribed from taped interviews, are presented in colloquial Spanish accompanied by summaries in English.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477301410
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
Urban Los Angeles is the setting in which Elaine Miller has collected her narratives from Mexican-Americans. The Mexican folk tradition, varied and richly expressive of the inner life not only of a people but also of the individual as each lives it and personalizes it, is abundantly present in the United States. Since it is in the urban centers that most Mexican-Americans have lived, this collection represents an important contribution to the study of that tradition and to the study of the changes urban life effects on traditional folklore. The collection includes sixty-two legendary narratives and twenty traditional tales. The legendary narratives deal with the virgins and saints as well as with such familiar characters as the vanishing hitchhiker, the headless horseman, and the llorona. Familiar characters appear in the traditional tales—Juan del Oso, Blancaflor, Pedro de Ordimalas, and others. Elaine Miller concludes that the traditional tales are dying out in the city because tale telling itself is not suited to the fast pace of modern urban life, and the situations and characters in the tales are not perceived by the people to be meaningfully related to the everyday challenges and concerns of that life. The legendary tales survive longer in an urban setting because, although containing fantastic elements, they are related to the beliefs and hopes of the narrator—even in the city one may be led to buried treasure on some dark night by a mysterious woman. The penchant of the informants for the fantastic in many of their tales often reflects their hopes and fears, such as their dreams of suddenly acquiring wealth or their fears of being haunted by the dead. Miller closely observes the teller's relation to the stories—to the duendes, the ánimas, Death, God, the devil—and she notes the tension on the part of the informant in his relation to their religion. The material is documented according to several standard tale and motif indices and is placed within the context of the larger body of Hispanic folk tradition by the citation of parallel versions throughout the Hispanic world. The tales, transcribed from taped interviews, are presented in colloquial Spanish accompanied by summaries in English.
Los Ángeles te hablan: Escúchalos
Author: Marianela Garcet
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304636585
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304636585
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 100
Book Description
Mis ÁNgeles
Author: Susi Calvo
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1463317565
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Este libro va dirigido a la gente que desea conectar con los Angeles que la asisten. Está preparado para efectuar, a través de él, un trabajo individual o grupal. Se basa en mis años de experiencia, en los encuentros de los humanos con los ángeles y en mis sesiones individuales. Amigo lector, inicia a través de estas páginas la exploración de una nueva dimensión. Acércate al Mundo Angélico, introdúcete en él y Siente, Vibra, y Ama con Ellos. Con Amor, para reestablecer el Plan Divino.
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1463317565
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Este libro va dirigido a la gente que desea conectar con los Angeles que la asisten. Está preparado para efectuar, a través de él, un trabajo individual o grupal. Se basa en mis años de experiencia, en los encuentros de los humanos con los ángeles y en mis sesiones individuales. Amigo lector, inicia a través de estas páginas la exploración de una nueva dimensión. Acércate al Mundo Angélico, introdúcete en él y Siente, Vibra, y Ama con Ellos. Con Amor, para reestablecer el Plan Divino.
Eres Paisita
Author: Frank Martin Barba
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479761249
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This book is a collection of humorous sayings defining a Paisita. A Paisita is a person of Mexican decent that has not had the advantage of learning social graces. This book jokes about many situations known primarily in the Mexican community that give humor to those whom have traveled the same road as those finding a better way of life.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479761249
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This book is a collection of humorous sayings defining a Paisita. A Paisita is a person of Mexican decent that has not had the advantage of learning social graces. This book jokes about many situations known primarily in the Mexican community that give humor to those whom have traveled the same road as those finding a better way of life.
Scenes from la Cuenca de Los Angeles y otros Natural Disasters
Author: Susana Chávez-Silverman
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299235238
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
This is a rarity in contemporary writing, a truly bilingual enterprise, as in Susana Chávez-Silverman’s previous memoir, Killer Crónicas. Chávez-Silverman switches between English and Spanish, creating alinguistic mestizaje that is still a surprise encounter in the world of letters today, and the author forms one of a small but growing band of writers to embrace bilingualism as a literary force. Also like Killer Crónicas, each chapter in Scenes from la Cuenca de Los Angeles is a “crónica,” a vignette that began as intimate diary entries and e-mails and letters to lovers, friends, and ghosts from the past. These episodic chapters follow the Chávez-Silverman’s personal history, from California to South Africa and Australia and back, from unfathomable loss to deeply felt joy. Readers drawn into this witty book will confront their own conceptions of boundaries, borders, languages, memories, and spaces. Honorable Mention, Best Biography in Spanish or Bilingual, International Latino Book Awards
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299235238
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
This is a rarity in contemporary writing, a truly bilingual enterprise, as in Susana Chávez-Silverman’s previous memoir, Killer Crónicas. Chávez-Silverman switches between English and Spanish, creating alinguistic mestizaje that is still a surprise encounter in the world of letters today, and the author forms one of a small but growing band of writers to embrace bilingualism as a literary force. Also like Killer Crónicas, each chapter in Scenes from la Cuenca de Los Angeles is a “crónica,” a vignette that began as intimate diary entries and e-mails and letters to lovers, friends, and ghosts from the past. These episodic chapters follow the Chávez-Silverman’s personal history, from California to South Africa and Australia and back, from unfathomable loss to deeply felt joy. Readers drawn into this witty book will confront their own conceptions of boundaries, borders, languages, memories, and spaces. Honorable Mention, Best Biography in Spanish or Bilingual, International Latino Book Awards
La Guia Esencial Para Conectar Con Tus Angeles
Author: Cecily Channer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101565721
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The book gives an informed history and step-by-step instruction on the art of communicating with angels on a daily basis using one's own intuitive abilities and tapping into angelic energy for loving guidance and protection. Readers can further bring the influence of angels into their lives by gaining knowledge on the characteristics of guardian angels, Archangels, and helper angels and their amazing ability to bring clarity, perspective, and healing into one's life. A detailed angel glossary and a comprehensive listing of resources are also provided. In Spanish.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101565721
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The book gives an informed history and step-by-step instruction on the art of communicating with angels on a daily basis using one's own intuitive abilities and tapping into angelic energy for loving guidance and protection. Readers can further bring the influence of angels into their lives by gaining knowledge on the characteristics of guardian angels, Archangels, and helper angels and their amazing ability to bring clarity, perspective, and healing into one's life. A detailed angel glossary and a comprehensive listing of resources are also provided. In Spanish.
Puro Conjunto
Author: Juan Tejeda
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292781726
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
A collection of thirty-three essays from the program-magazine from the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292781726
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
A collection of thirty-three essays from the program-magazine from the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio.
Mi Patria Desconocida
Author: Javier Rodriguez
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638602468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Mi patria desconocida: es mensaje de amor, amistad, una aventura que tiene mucho humor y diversion, con un lenguaje simple. Disfrutalo. De repente se transportaron a un mundo de placer y ya no lo pudieron evitar, ya que los dos lo deseaban, consumar su amor en una entrega total de dos almas y dos cuerpos que se aman. El exquisito embeleso los llevo a un extasis de amor, desconocido, pero placentero para los dos. En el rostro de Mary se veia un color hermoso y resplandeciente. Pedro la acariciaba como queriendo detener el tiempo, que ese momento sublime se quedara ahi entre ellos, para siempre y por toda una eternidad. --No Javi, yo tengo mas de lo que necesito, el dinero no es las vida. Con el abrazo que me dieron ayer, me basto para sentirme bien pagado, les aseguro que yo los quiero igual. --Asi se habla Pachito --dijo David emocionado--, la amistad entre los hombres es lo que mas cuenta en las vida. La amistad no tiene credos, limites, ni nacionalidades, cuando nace una amistad no importa de donde seas, que creas, o que posicion tienes, a una amistad sincera no le importa si eres rico o pobre, siempre perdura toda una vida.
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638602468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Mi patria desconocida: es mensaje de amor, amistad, una aventura que tiene mucho humor y diversion, con un lenguaje simple. Disfrutalo. De repente se transportaron a un mundo de placer y ya no lo pudieron evitar, ya que los dos lo deseaban, consumar su amor en una entrega total de dos almas y dos cuerpos que se aman. El exquisito embeleso los llevo a un extasis de amor, desconocido, pero placentero para los dos. En el rostro de Mary se veia un color hermoso y resplandeciente. Pedro la acariciaba como queriendo detener el tiempo, que ese momento sublime se quedara ahi entre ellos, para siempre y por toda una eternidad. --No Javi, yo tengo mas de lo que necesito, el dinero no es las vida. Con el abrazo que me dieron ayer, me basto para sentirme bien pagado, les aseguro que yo los quiero igual. --Asi se habla Pachito --dijo David emocionado--, la amistad entre los hombres es lo que mas cuenta en las vida. La amistad no tiene credos, limites, ni nacionalidades, cuando nace una amistad no importa de donde seas, que creas, o que posicion tienes, a una amistad sincera no le importa si eres rico o pobre, siempre perdura toda una vida.
El ser de Dios, su nombre y su salvaciA3n
Author: Thomas RomA!n Alvarado
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
El ser de Dios, su nombre y su salvacion. El autor defiende con celo apostolico, su apologia teologica de la unicidad de Dios, con una informacion nueva, fresca, de una exegesis totalmente realizado con sacrificio de investigacion, la cual ya es una herramienta de bendicion a los estudiosos de la doctrina de la unicidad y para aquellos que quieran saber mas del ser de Dios, en este libro esta la pasion, el celo, la fe, la devocion y la larga experiencia de la predica espiritual del autor, siendo siempre el sujeto principal Dios. Pastor: Isaac. A. Tominaga Navarro. Catedratico de la Facultad de Teologia del Centro Cultural Mexicano de IAFCJ.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
El ser de Dios, su nombre y su salvacion. El autor defiende con celo apostolico, su apologia teologica de la unicidad de Dios, con una informacion nueva, fresca, de una exegesis totalmente realizado con sacrificio de investigacion, la cual ya es una herramienta de bendicion a los estudiosos de la doctrina de la unicidad y para aquellos que quieran saber mas del ser de Dios, en este libro esta la pasion, el celo, la fe, la devocion y la larga experiencia de la predica espiritual del autor, siendo siempre el sujeto principal Dios. Pastor: Isaac. A. Tominaga Navarro. Catedratico de la Facultad de Teologia del Centro Cultural Mexicano de IAFCJ.
SOY
Author: María Inés Miranda
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662494351
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Soy es un libro basado a hechos reales de mi vida. Luego de haber practicado el cristianismo por más de 20 años, no entendía el por qué todavía sentía un bulto en mi espalda. Fue cuando entendí que en la iglesia no está lo que buscaba, lo encontré dentro de mí misma, por tal razón dejé de buscar afuera lo que está dentro de mí. Un día sentí una presencia que entró a mi cuarto y no me dio miedo, al contrario, me dio felicidad y mucha paz, y lo identifiqué como el Espíritu Santo y mis ángeles, y comenzaron a ponerme una especie de maya transparente alrededor de todo mi cuerpo día y noche, y comenzó una comunicación constante entre los ángeles y yo. Yo preguntaba y ellos me contestaban a través de telepatía y los sueños. Si todavía no sabes el propósito en tu vida y tienes preguntas que no han sido contestadas, este libro es para ti.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662494351
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Soy es un libro basado a hechos reales de mi vida. Luego de haber practicado el cristianismo por más de 20 años, no entendía el por qué todavía sentía un bulto en mi espalda. Fue cuando entendí que en la iglesia no está lo que buscaba, lo encontré dentro de mí misma, por tal razón dejé de buscar afuera lo que está dentro de mí. Un día sentí una presencia que entró a mi cuarto y no me dio miedo, al contrario, me dio felicidad y mucha paz, y lo identifiqué como el Espíritu Santo y mis ángeles, y comenzaron a ponerme una especie de maya transparente alrededor de todo mi cuerpo día y noche, y comenzó una comunicación constante entre los ángeles y yo. Yo preguntaba y ellos me contestaban a través de telepatía y los sueños. Si todavía no sabes el propósito en tu vida y tienes preguntas que no han sido contestadas, este libro es para ti.