Cirilo Villaverde
Cecilia Valdes: or El Angel Hill
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195143959
- author:
- Cirilo Villaverde
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 544
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cirilo Villaverde's novel Cecilia Valdes is a landmark work of 19th-century Cuban literature. Originally published in New York City in 1882, this English translation offers a fresh perspective on the complex issues of slavery, colonialism, and social hierarchy that defined Cuba during the 1830s. Set against the backdrop of Havana's elite social circles and the rich culture of free people of color, Cecilia Valdes presents a powerful portrait of sexual, social, and racial oppression. The novel follows the story of Cecilia, a beautiful mulatta who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and revenge. Through its intricate exploration of race relations and colonialism, this novel opens a new window into the lived experience of Spanish colonialism in Cuba. Helen Lane's masterful translation brings this important work to a new audience, shedding light on the enduring problems of social justice and equality that continue to resonate today.
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