Marginal Voices: Selected Stories (Texas Pan American Series)

Marginal Voices: Selected Stories: Texas Pan American Series (Unabridged)

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In this slim collection of short stories, Peruvian author, Julio Ramon Ribeyro, takes on many deep-seeded and complex cultural issues facing those in the Peru of past and today. And though we hear stories told from all view points, those that have and don't, it is the latter--the unseen and "faceless community" that are the strength of In this slim collection of short stories, Peruvian author, Julio Ramon Ribeyro, takes on many deep-seeded and complex cultural issues facing those in the Peru of past and today. And though we hear stories told from all view points, those that have and don't, it is the latter--the unseen and "faceless community" that are the strength of the collection.

This is best witnessed in the story Alienation.

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Roberto is a Zambo, a black, of low social standing who in pining for the attention of Queca the light skin beauty of the neighborhood , attempts to kill off everything in him Peruvian. From lightening his skin, straightening his hair and dressing and speaking American, with "each moment of frantic undoing, his name would lose one syllable. Stories rich in detail and characterization, the Marginal Voices are firmly heard.

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View all 7 comments. Dec 31, Leo W. The stories differ one from another but all depict scenarios of human interest whether the setting is Lima, Madrid, or Paris. In the endings, the main characters reach an enlightenment about a problem that has plagued them and the reader gets a surprise. Ribeyro writes clear, descriptive passages that grab the reader from start to finish. Sep 27, Susan added it Shelves: Peruvian author who lived most of adult life in Europe.

Many stories about relationships between those living in Lima and indigenous Peruvians. Liz Carol rated it it was amazing Jul 31, Breanna Reynolds rated it liked it Jun 16, Alain Scialoja rated it really liked it Mar 26, Macdin rated it really liked it Jan 28, Robert Chambers rated it really liked it Aug 26, Zero rated it it was ok Mar 14, Fiorella rated it it was amazing Apr 13, Preston rated it liked it Sep 06, Smrai rated it liked it Jun 25, Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

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Until now, however, few of his stories have been translated into English. This volume brings together fifteen stories written during the period , which were collected in the three volumes of La palabra del mudo.

Ribeyro's stories treat the social problems brought about by urban expansion, including poverty, racial and sexual discrimination, class struggles, alienation, and violence. At the same time, elements of the fantastic playfully interrupt some of the stories. As Ribeyro's characters become swept up in circumstances beyond their understanding, we see that the only freedom or dignity left them comes from their own imaginations. Read more Read less. Applicable only on ATM card, debit card or credit card orders.

Cashback will be credited as Amazon Pay balance within 10 days. Valid only on your first 2 online payments. Cashback will be credited as Amazon Pay balance within 10 days from purchase. Here's how terms and conditions apply. Review "A magnificent storyteller, one of the best of Latin America and probably of the Spanish language, unjustly not recognized as such.

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