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Letter |
May 12, 1995 |
letter from Tittler |
Spanish |
Jonathan Tittler writes to Zapata Olivella that he will be unable to attend the upcoming North American Association of Colombianists's meeting in Colombia due to health concerns. He notes that he has sent the manuscript of his English translation of "Changó, el gran putas" (1983) to Duke University Press, along with an introduction by José Piedras, and that he has made inquiries at Indiana University Press. |
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Letter |
September 11, 1995 |
letter from Tittler |
Spanish |
Jonathan Tittler writes to Zapata Olivella that Indiana University has declined to publish an English translation of "Changó, el gran putas" (1983), citing the length of the manuscript as prohibitive. Tittler also mentions that "Review: Latin American Literature and Arts" plans an upcoming issue dedicated to Afro-Hispanic writers. |
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Letter |
July 24, 1989 |
Letter from Prescott |
Spanish |
In this letter, Laurence Prescott tells Manuel Zapata Olivella about his visit to Bogotá (Colombia). Among other things, he mentions Jonathan Tittler's translation of Zapata Olivella's "Changó, el gran putas." |
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Letter |
October 17, 1992 |
letter from Prescott |
Spanish |
Laurence E. Prescott writes to Manuel Zapata Olivella expressing gratitude for his help in securing Prescott's presence in the Coloquio: contribución africana a la cultura de las Américas (Bogotá, Colombia, 1992). He also mentions having seen the latest edition of Zapata Olivella's "Changó, el gran putas" displayed in a bookstore in Bogotá (Colombia), and asks for information regarding its French translation. |
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Letter |
December 09, 1992 |
letter to List |
Spanish |
This letter from Manuel Zapata Olivella to George List discusses the impact of Colombia's 1991 constitutional changes on non-profit organizations such as the Patronato Colombiano de Artes y Ciencias, which lost financial support and was forced to cancel some of its activities. The letter also touches on aspects of Zapata Olivella's professional and personal life, mentioning his spine surgeries and the upcoming publication of his latest novel, "Hemingway, el cazador de la muerte." |
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Letter |
May 13, 1987 |
letter from Prescott |
Spanish |
Laurence Prescott writes to Manuel Zapata Olivella congratulating him on the publication of "El fusilamiento del diablo." Prescott also shares personal anecdotes, including his upcoming academic obligations and family vacation plans. |
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Letter |
December 09, 1992 |
letter to Tittler |
Spanish |
Zapata Olivella writes to Jonathan Tittler about the forthcoming publication of his novel "Hemingway, el cazador de la muerte" (1993) by Editorial Arcadia. He also notes that he is working on another novel, "El Retorno a la Utopía" and hopes to see Tittler when he visits the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the Spring. |
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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 |
August 01, 1996 |
letter to Cordones-Cook |
Spanish |
Manuel Zapata Olivella writes to Juanamaría Cordones-Cook, Professor at the University of Missouri, giving details about his novel "En Chimá nace un santo," which the Professor had used with her students. Zapata Olivella further informs her that his other novel, "Changó, el gran putas," had been translated into English by Jonathan Tittler. |
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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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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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Poster |
March 31, 1989 |
Poster "Changó, el dios de la liberación" |
Spanish |
Poster of the conference "Changó, el dios de la liberación," organized by the Departamento de Literatura e Idiomas of the Universidad Santiago de Cali (Colombia). |
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