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2. PUERTO RICAN POETRY.

Author

M.-T.B.

Subjects
PUERTO Rican poetry, LITERARY criticism, POETRY (Literary form), POETICS, PUERTO Rican literature, CHORAL music, RITUAL
Abstract

The article presents a definition of the term PUERTO RICAN POETRY. The historical devel. of the art of poetry in Puerto Rico dates back to the Taino Indians. On his second voyage in 1493, Columbus discovered Puerto Rico, which was called Borinquen by the Indians. The Spanish chroniclers described the Areyto of the Tainos as a choral ritual of magical and aesthetic significance. In the 16th century, Areyto remnants mingled with folklore and popular poetry brought by Spaniards and Africans to their new home.

Published
1993

3. La Novela está en la Vida.

Author

Rodriguez, Juan Z.

Subjects
WOMEN authors, PUERTO Rican literature
Abstract

Copyright of La Novela de la Vida is the property of Arte Publico Historical Collections and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Published
1913

4. NUYORICAN POETRY.

Author

COLÓN, D. A.

Subjects
PUERTO Rican poetry, PUERTO Rican poets, PUERTO Rican literature, CULTURAL identity, PUERTO Ricans
Abstract

Information about Nuyorican poetry is presented. It states that the term represents an identity of Puerto Ricans and people of Puerto Rican descent who live in New York City. The Nuyorican poetry is largely characterized by qualities of orality, performance, self-awareness and aspects grounded in Puerto Rican antecedents.

Published
2012

5. Puerto Rican Literature in the United States: Stages and Perspectives.

Author

Flores, Juan

Subjects
PUERTO Rican literature, PUERTO Rican authors, UNITED States literatures
Abstract

A chapter of the book "Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage," edited by Ramón Gutiérrez and Genaro Padilla is presented. It analyzes the Puerto Rican literature beginning with late nineteenth-century anti-Spanish exile poetry, personal narratives, diaries and letters, the popular songs of the migration, and more. It argues that among the ethnic and minority literature of the U.S., Puerto Rican writings have drawn the least critical interest and the fewest readers.

Published
1993

6. Absolute equality

Author

Capetillo, Luisa, 1879-1922. and Capetillo, Luisa, 1879-1922.

Published
1916

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