Land of Childhood - Softcover

Araujo, Florence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059527353X ISBN 13: 9780595273539

Publisher: iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

Set against the lush backdrop of rural El Salvador at the turn of the century, Claudia Lars' richly evocative memoir is a simple, yet profound tribute to the folklore, customs, and traditions of her people. It is a lyrical exaltation of her land's beauty, brimming with warm, vibrant imagery. Born to an Irish-American father and a Salvadoran mother, Lars takes readers on an enchanting journey that celebrates her dual heritage and reveals, with innocence and charm, the gradual self-awareness of a child who, from a very young age, was endowed with the soul of a poet.Land of Childhood was first published in El Salvador in 1958. Currently in its seventeenth edition, it is an award-winning book that has become a beloved national classic as well as required reading for students in secondary schools and university classrooms.

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About the Author

Claudia Lars (1899-1974) was a gifted Salvadoran writer whose extensive body of work earned her much critical praise and recognition throughout Latin America. She published one book of prose and fourteen books of poetry, establishing herself as El Salvador's most distinguished poet.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059527353X
• ISBN 13: 9780595273539
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 114