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Featuring selections from the renowned Cuban poet Nicolas Guillen, this dual-language collection showcases his vibrant language and dance-inspired rhythms. The anthology spans works from "Poemas de Transicion" to "El Diario que a Diario," emphasizing themes such as the Yoruba Orisha religion, racial injustice, and the legacy of slavery. Additional notes, a chronology, and a reading list enhance the experience, while Guillen's anticipation of the creolite movement highlights the diverse influences shaping Cuban culture.

In 1966, GuillTn (1902-1989), the National Poet of Cuba, wrote a book of 15 poems dealing with a rupture in his affair with Sara Casal, to whom he dedicated the book. This bilingual edition presents the poems and Ellis's commentary and notes. As an epilogue, Ellis includes a previously unpublished sonnet by the Cuban poet Eliseo Diego, "A Sara Casal." The volume is illustrated with 13 b&w drawings by the Cuban painter Ernesto Garcfa Pena. Canadian call C94-930761-0. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.