"A comprehensive introduction to the syncretic religions developed in the Caribbean region"--
Margarite Fernandez Olmos Livres
Exploring the Chicano literary tradition, this analysis of Rudolfo A. Anaya's seven novels highlights their cultural and linguistic richness. Fern^D' Fernandez Olmos provides insightful commentary on Anaya's works, from the acclaimed Bless Me, Ultima to Shaman Winter, making complex themes and spiritual symbolism accessible to readers. Each chapter focuses on a different novel, revealing patterns in literary devices and offering alternative interpretations, thus deepening the understanding of Anaya's contributions to both Chicano and mainstream American literature.
From Vodou, Santeria, Regla de Palo, the Abakua Secret Society, and Obeah to Quimbois and Espiritismo, this volume traces the historical-cultural origins of the major Creole religions, as well as the newer traditions such as Pocomania and Rastafarianism.