Grandma's Santo on Its Head / El santo patas arriba de mi abuelita: Stories of Days Gone By in Hispanic Villages of New Mexico / Cuentos de días gloriosos en pueblitos hispanos de Nuevo México

by Nasario García

Overview

"Children and adults alike will enjoy Nasario's brilliant telling of the events that were part of his growing up. As I read the stories I heard Nasario's voice and I could see clearly the people and places he describes. I was reminded that the stories our grandparents told not only entertained us, they taught us valuable lessons.

"The magic of storytelling is still with us. At home or in the classroom, stories such as these will spark the imagination and encourage reading."—Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima

The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Río Puerco Valley, where Nasario García grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. He recounts stories of the evil eye and rooster racing, the Wailing Woman and the punishing of the santos. Preceding each tale is García's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826353283
Publisher:	University of New Mexico Press
Publication date:	06/01/2013
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,045,746
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Language:	Multiple Languages

About the Author

Nasario García is the author of many books of stories, poems, and folklore from New Mexico. You can learn more about García's work by visiting his website, www.nasariogarciaphd.com.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Prefacio xiii

Acknowledgments xv

La Llorona Was Not a Woman 1

La Llorona no era una mujer 12

The Evil Eye 24

El mal ojo 35

Grandma's Santo on Its Head 45

El santo patas arriba de mi abuelita 58

Gustoso Gustavo 70

Gustoso Gustavo 82

Rooster Racing 93

La corrida del gallo 108

They Stole the Bride! 122

¡Se robaron a la novia! 134

Glossary 145

Glosario 149

Editorial Reviews

"A delight to read, and while entertaining, also provides valuable insight into folkloric practices of the region."—Journal of Folklore Research

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