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Drawing inspiration from Homer's Odyssey, this work presents Cifar, a sailor and passionate lover whose adventures unfold on the mythical Lake Cocibolca. Unlike the grandiosity of classical epics, Cifar's journey is marked by humility and marginality, reflecting the struggles of a frustrated hero. The lake serves as a rich tapestry of Nicaraguan legends and history, symbolizing the dreams and disappointments of its people. Cuadra's narrative captures the essence of a bohemian spirit navigating both the sea and the complexities of life.
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Songs of Cifar and the Sweet Sea, Pablo Antonio Cuadra
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Songs of Cifar and the Sweet Sea
- Subtitle
- Selections from Songs of Cifar, 19671977
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pablo Antonio Cuadra
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 140
- ISBN13
- 9780231928908
- Series
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- Drawing inspiration from Homer's Odyssey, this work presents Cifar, a sailor and passionate lover whose adventures unfold on the mythical Lake Cocibolca. Unlike the grandiosity of classical epics, Cifar's journey is marked by humility and marginality, reflecting the struggles of a frustrated hero. The lake serves as a rich tapestry of Nicaraguan legends and history, symbolizing the dreams and disappointments of its people. Cuadra's narrative captures the essence of a bohemian spirit navigating both the sea and the complexities of life.