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050 4 _aF1951
100 1 _aAlonso, Manuel A.
_q(Manuel Antonio),
_d1822-1889
245 1 3 _aEl Gíbaro
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-06
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"El Gíbaro: Cuadro de costumbres de la isla de Puerto Rico" by Manuel A. Alonso is a cultural work that delves into the traditions and lifestyles of Puerto Rican society during the mid-19th century. The author presents a vivid portrayal of local customs, character interactions, and social critiques, as seen through the eyes of those who inhabit the island. This work aims to preserve and convey the essence of Puerto Rican culture while also addressing the discrepancies between local educational practices and those in Spain. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's personal struggles with the prevailing educational system and the cultural disconnect he perceives between Puerto Rico and the Spanish mainland. Through the character Pepe and a humorous conversation about their compatriot's unrealistic aspirations, the narrative explores themes of provincialism and alienation. The reader is introduced to vibrant scenes of everyday life, including festivities and weddings, all while the author muses on the implications of such customs and the importance of cultural heritage, setting the stage for a deeper examination of identity and societal values in Puerto Rico. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cSpain: D. Juan Oliveres, 1849
653 _aPuerto Rico -- Social life and customs
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/elgibarogoog
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71131
999 _c111857
_d111857