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Letter |
May 06, 1992 |
letter from Tittler |
Spanish |
Jonathan Tittler writes to Zapata Olivella about his upcoming trip to Colombia as well as his strategy to present the English translation of "Changó, el gran putas" (1983) to publishing houses. He plans to enlist the help of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to garner interest from U.S. publishers. |
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Letter |
January 09, 1992 |
letter to Captain-Hidalgo |
Spanish |
In a letter to Captain-Hidalgo, Zapata Olivella discusses his ongoing issues finding a publisher for "Hemingway, el cazador de la muerte." He also notes that Editions Miroirs will publish "Chango, el gran putas" in French and that Rei Andes has signed on for a third addition of the novel. Moreover, he discusses his work on his new novel, "Retorno a la Utopía." |
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Letter |
January 09, 1992 |
letter to Captain-Hidalgo |
Spanish |
In a letter to Captain-Hidalgo, Zapata Olivella discusses his ongoing issues finding a publisher for "Hemingway, el cazador de la muerte." He also notes that Editions Miroirs will publish "Chango, el gran putas" in French and that Rei Andes has signed on for a third addition of the novel. Moreover, he discusses his work on his new novel, "Retorno a la Utopía." |
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Letter |
January 09, 1992 |
letter to Captain-Hidalgo |
Spanish |
In a letter to Captain-Hidalgo, Zapata Olivella discusses his ongoing issues finding a publisher for "Hemingway, el cazador de la muerte." He also notes that Editions Miroirs will publish "Chango, el gran putas" in French and that Rei Andes has signed on for a third addition of the novel. Moreover, he discusses his work on his new novel, "Retorno a la Utopía." |
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Letter |
August 09, 1983 |
letter from Prescott |
Spanish |
Laurence Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella to confirm receipt of the copy of "Changó, el gran putas" as well as to plan Zapata Olivella's upcoming visit to the University of Kentucky in September of 1983. Prescott also mentions his own work on Candelario Obeso and the anniversary of "Pasión vagabunda" and
"Las estrellas son negras," both published in 1949. |
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Letter |
October 27, 1984 |
Letter from Captain-Hidalgo |
Spanish |
In a handwritten letter, Yvonne Captain-Hidalgo writes to Zapata Olivella about her successful dissertation defense and new position as an assistant professor at Washington University-St. Louis. She also inquires about the possibility of an English translation of "Changó, el gran putas." |
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Publication |
March 03, 1985 |
publication from Magazin Dominical |
Spanish |
Newspaper clipping from Magazin Dominical advertising Manuel Zapata Olivella's novel "Changó, el gran putas." |
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Publication |
October 09, 1983 |
Changó, el gran putas: newspaper article |
Spanish |
On October 9, 1983, Ofelia Luz de Villa published this piece about "Changó, el gran putas" in the newspaper "El Colombiano." The article contains biographical information on Manuel Zapata Olivella, as well as details about the writing process behind the novel. |
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Newspaper |
November 20, 1983 |
Interview to newspaper |
Spanish |
I this interview to the Colombian newspaper "Vanguardia Dominical," Manuel Zapata Olivella discusses his novel "Changó, el gran putas," which had just been published. |
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Publication |
October 28, 1984 |
"20 años de silencio y narrativa" |
Spanish |
"El Pueblo" writer Leopoldo Berdella de la Espriella features Manuel Zapata Olivella's upcoming novel "Changó, el gran putas". His article features an excerpt of the novel's opening poem as well as a biographic information about Zapata Olivella. Berdella de la Espirella also explores themes of race and identity in Colombian novels.
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Letter |
June 06, 1988 |
letter from Prescott |
Spanish |
Laurence E. Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella about the upcoming North American Association of Colombianists and his possible participation as a panelist on the poetry of Jorge Artel. Prescott also discusses the translation work of Jonathan Tittler and the possibility of collaborating with Zapata Olivella on an anthology about the African presence in Latin American literature. |
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Letter |
November 11, 1988 |
letter from Vunda |
Spanish |
Graduate student Zola Ni Vunda writes to Zapata Olivella from Madrid to seek his help for his doctoral thesis on "Changó, el gran putas." He hopes Zapata Olivella will help him obtain secondary sources as well as clarify some questions for his work. |
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Poster |
April 20, 1983 |
Poster, Voz Viva de Colombia (Universidad de Antioquia) |
Spanish |
This poster advertises Zapata Olivellla's upcoming conference titled "Changó, el gran putas: Elementos Míticos y Mágicos" at the Universidad de Antioquia on April 20, 1983. |
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Poster |
April 20, 1983 |
Poster, Voz Viva de Colombia (Universidad de Antioquia) |
Spanish |
This poster advertises Zapata Olivellla's upcoming conference titled "Changó, el gran putas: Elementos Míticos y Mágicos" at the Universidad de Antioquia on April 20, 1983. |
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Publication |
[January 01, 1996] |
Review: Latin American Literature and Arts |
English |
Review: Latin American Literature and Arts published an excerpt of Tittler's translation of "Changó, el gran putas " (Spring 1996) as "Changó, the Baddest Dude." This excerpt includes "Part One: Origins" and "Section Two: The Slave Trade." |
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