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Author: Federico Gamboa Publisher: UNC Press Books ISBN: 080783369X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 256
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This enduring classic of Mexican literature traces the path to ruination of a country girl, Santa, who moves to Mexico City after she is impregnated and abandoned by her lover and subsequently shunned by her family. Once in the city, Santa turns to prostitution and soon gains prominence as Mexico City's most sought-after courtesan. Despite the opportunities afforded by her success, including the chance to quit prostitution, Santa is propelled by her personal demons toward her ultimate downfall. This evocative novel--justly famous for its vividly detailed depiction of the cityscape and the city's customs, social interactions, and political activities--assumed singular importance in Mexican popular culture after its original publication in 1903. The book inspired Mexico's first "talkie" and several other film adaptations, a music score, a radio series, a television soap opera, and a pornographic comic book. Naturalist writer Federico Gamboa, who was also a lawyer and politician, reveals much about Mexican mores and culture at the start of the twentieth century and beyond, from expectations regarding gender roles to the myth of the corrupting and decadent city. In describing how Santa is at the mercy of social problems beyond her control, Gamboa provides a rich historical portrayal of widespread conditions in the years leading to the Mexican Revolution.
Author: Leisure Arts, Inc Publisher: ISBN: 9780942237375 Category : Christmas decorations Languages : en Pages : 96
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Create magnificent framed portraits, lovely afghans, pillows, stockings, and ornaments with this all-new collection of treasured Santa designs. More than 40 unique designs have been meticulously adapted to beautiful full-color cross-stitch charts.
Author: Tiffany D. Jackson Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593110250 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 33
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A little girl's belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. This is a holiday gift readers will treasure for years to come! It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she doesn't have a chimney for him to come down and none of the parking spots on her block could fit a sleigh, let alone eight reindeer! But with a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, Deja discovers that the Christmas spirit is alive and well in her city. With bold, colorful illustrations that capture the joy of the holidays, this picture book from award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson and illustrator Reggie Brown is not to be missed.
Author: Jean Reagan Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0525579915 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 26
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A #1 New York Times bestseller and Christmas must-read from the creators of the laugh-out-loud bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma! After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa.... Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve in this delightful and hilarious holiday offering, written in a fun instructional style. Filled with humor and warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy! And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad! “A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today
Author: e.b. lee Publisher: Stage Partners ISBN: Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 73
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It's easy to look at the Christmas season through rose colored glasses, but the scrappy radio show "The Other Side" makes it their mission to bring you a different point of view. Through a series of vignettes, host Thomas May guides his audience through moments that aren't exactly holiday card material: Camping out on line for a Black Friday sale, spending your first Christmas without a loved one, forced fun at the office holiday party...some funny, some poignant, all unexpected. The Other Side of Christmas is a heartfelt and humorous play about putting down the burdens of perfection and embracing what truly makes the holiday season special - each other.
Author: David M. McPhail Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 9780613058261 Category : Winter Languages : en Pages : 0
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For use in schools and libraries only. A young boy who has trouble reading helps Santa with his yearly rounds and receives a special Christmas present.
Author: Sam Williams Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books ISBN: 9781856022743 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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This picture book will entertain young reade rs with the fun things it can do. Watch the train run along the tracks, the toy soldiers march and take a peek inside th e dolls house '
Author: Federico Gamboa Publisher: UNC Press Books ISBN: 080783369X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
This enduring classic of Mexican literature traces the path to ruination of a country girl, Santa, who moves to Mexico City after she is impregnated and abandoned by her lover and subsequently shunned by her family. Once in the city, Santa turns to prostitution and soon gains prominence as Mexico City's most sought-after courtesan. Despite the opportunities afforded by her success, including the chance to quit prostitution, Santa is propelled by her personal demons toward her ultimate downfall. This evocative novel--justly famous for its vividly detailed depiction of the cityscape and the city's customs, social interactions, and political activities--assumed singular importance in Mexican popular culture after its original publication in 1903. The book inspired Mexico's first "talkie" and several other film adaptations, a music score, a radio series, a television soap opera, and a pornographic comic book. Naturalist writer Federico Gamboa, who was also a lawyer and politician, reveals much about Mexican mores and culture at the start of the twentieth century and beyond, from expectations regarding gender roles to the myth of the corrupting and decadent city. In describing how Santa is at the mercy of social problems beyond her control, Gamboa provides a rich historical portrayal of widespread conditions in the years leading to the Mexican Revolution.
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