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Instead of Latin America, that french lands in America can be included too, a preciser term is Iberian American - since it's only related to Spanish and Portuguese Countries.
I would recommend reading Jorge Amado's "Gabriela, Cravo e Canela" and "Tenda dos Milagres," which are two of my favorites. I am fortunate to own all of his novels in Portuguese.
Thanks, Jorge. I would like to read those two novels by Amado and many more. Unfortunately, it is not always easy (or cheap) to find his works in Portuguese on this side of the world.
@@JuanReads I know, living in the USA trying to get a book from Portugal is an adventure. From Brazil it is even worse. I paid an arm and a leg to get a copy of As Meninas by Lygia Fagundes Telles.
Hola. Excelente video, muy buena selección, felicitaciones. De la obra ensayística de Borges, te recomiendo la recopilación de sus prólogos. Estos no suelen incluirse en la edición de las obras completas del argentino, y es una lástima porque son excelentes, tan buenos como sus mejores ensayos. Personalmente, me marcaron de por vida el prólogo de "La Metamorfosis y otras historias" de Kafka y el de las "Crónicas Marcianas" de Bradbury.
Thank you for the neighborhood stroll, especially the fountain! Thank you for the idea of reading Savage Detectives before tackling the Bolaños tome. I have his book on 1968 which I hope to read soon.
Thank you, Alba! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. I love Bolaño's writing, but he is not for everyone (great authors rarely or rarely are, I think). I'd love to hear your thoughts on his writing.
A great and comprehensive book review! Thanks for another look around your city. I absolutely loved the colorful park benches and fountain. I also appreciated the intro to Latin America. It really set the scene. Looking forward to part 2. Watched in full and liked (18). Till next time, Marcus
A great video! I also adore Jorge Amado, especially his Trilogy "Os Subterrâneos da Liberdade", he is super-translated in my country. Have you read Clarice Lispector? Maybe she'll appear in Part 2. :)
Thank you! It's easy to find Jorge Amado in Spanish or English translation here, but not that easy (or cheap) to find his books in the original Portuguese, unfortunately. Yes, I have read Clarice Lispector and she will be one of the highlights of part 2!
Good morning. My name is Jim and I'm from New Jersey. I subscribed to your channel because you mentioned One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I read it some ten years ago and thought it was great, but a little confusing with about 17 characters with the same name. Unlike you, I am not multilingual (unless you count Typoese lol) and know only English, although I admire those who can speak multiple languages. Roberto Bolano actually intrigues me even though I know nothing about him or his work, but I once saw 2666 in the library. I'm interested in knowing what books you would recommend to someone who is interested in Latin American literature but doesn't know where to start. Have a great day.
Ohmygosh, I love the idea of reading Borges chronologically! Lately I am thinking more and more about how people and times change over time and how interesting it is to watch movies by a director or read books by an author in chronological order to see these changes. It is so much fun!! Oop! I have Hopscotch on my shelves...but haven't read it and I know I will love him!!! Wahhh. I am currently reading 2666, hoping to finish it by the end of month but I am unsure. He is so amazing. The only other book of his I have read it The Savage Detectives and I liked it but you are making me feel like I should reread it!!! Lol. Oh boy..I started One Hundred Years of Solitude....and haven't finished it....because I get distracted so easily....I am shameful, lol. I need to finish it. Great video! I have added many things to my list!
Thanks, Stephanie! I am so glad you enjoyed this video. I'd love to hear your thoughts on 2666 and One Hundred Years of Solitude when you do finish them :)
Rayuela sounds very interesting! I would love to read it in the original Spanish but i still really struggle with extremely literary prose. How would you describe the writing itself? Is it quite complex or colloquial? Or is it more straightforward? Thanks! (Edit: i can manage Mario Bellatin but am not yet able to read Fernanda Melchor)
To me, as a native Spanish speaker, the language used in Rayuela seems straightforward. Nothing like Fernanda Melchor's Hurricane Season which is masterfully rich in slang and vulgar language and, therefore, I imagine, hard to read for someone who is not proficient in Spanish.
@@JuanReads thank you :) perhaps i will check Rayuela out. I look forward to the day i can read Melchor untranslated. The first time i tried i couldn't get past the first page. I started to wonder if i knew any Spanish at all 🤣
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Hi, readers!
Do you want to support my channel?
- Buy your books here: tidd.ly/3hGqRj9
- PAYPAL: paypal.me/JuanjoTfe?locale.x=en_US
Do you want to buy me books?
- BOOK DEPOSITORY WISHLIST: www.bookdepository.com/wishlists/W7R5P1
- AMAZON WISHLIST: www.amazon.es/hz/wishlist/ls/20U14GXBM25HF?ref_=wl_share
Instead of Latin America, that french lands in America can be included too, a preciser term is Iberian American - since it's only related to Spanish and Portuguese Countries.
I would recommend reading Jorge Amado's "Gabriela, Cravo e Canela" and "Tenda dos Milagres," which are two of my favorites. I am fortunate to own all of his novels in Portuguese.
Thanks, Jorge. I would like to read those two novels by Amado and many more. Unfortunately, it is not always easy (or cheap) to find his works in Portuguese on this side of the world.
@@JuanReads I know, living in the USA trying to get a book from Portugal is an adventure. From Brazil it is even worse. I paid an arm and a leg to get a copy of As Meninas by Lygia Fagundes Telles.
@@JuanReads i'm rewriting and illustrating that book as a brazilian folktale base on Jorge Amado's work Gabriela with illustrations.
Great video! So happy to have found your channel ☺️
Hola. Excelente video, muy buena selección, felicitaciones. De la obra ensayística de Borges, te recomiendo la recopilación de sus prólogos. Estos no suelen incluirse en la edición de las obras completas del argentino, y es una lástima porque son excelentes, tan buenos como sus mejores ensayos. Personalmente, me marcaron de por vida el prólogo de "La Metamorfosis y otras historias" de Kafka y el de las "Crónicas Marcianas" de Bradbury.
Love my Juan time! You’re the best, that place looked beautiful!
Thank you, Justin!
Thank you for the neighborhood stroll, especially the fountain! Thank you for the idea of reading Savage Detectives before tackling the Bolaños tome. I have his book on 1968 which I hope to read soon.
Thank you, Alba! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. I love Bolaño's writing, but he is not for everyone (great authors rarely or rarely are, I think). I'd love to hear your thoughts on his writing.
A great and comprehensive book review! Thanks for another look around your city. I absolutely loved the colorful park benches and fountain. I also appreciated the intro to Latin America. It really set the scene. Looking forward to part 2. Watched in full and liked (18). Till next time, Marcus
Thank you very much, Marcus! I hope you'll enjoy part 2 coming up next week.
A great video!
I also adore Jorge Amado, especially his Trilogy "Os Subterrâneos da Liberdade", he is super-translated in my country.
Have you read Clarice Lispector? Maybe she'll appear in Part 2. :)
Thank you! It's easy to find Jorge Amado in Spanish or English translation here, but not that easy (or cheap) to find his books in the original Portuguese, unfortunately.
Yes, I have read Clarice Lispector and she will be one of the highlights of part 2!
thank you, amazing recommendations
Glad you like them!
Good morning. My name is Jim and I'm from New Jersey. I subscribed to your channel because you mentioned One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I read it some ten years ago and thought it was great, but a little confusing with about 17 characters with the same name. Unlike you, I am not multilingual (unless you count Typoese lol) and know only English, although I admire those who can speak multiple languages.
Roberto Bolano actually intrigues me even though I know nothing about him or his work, but I once saw 2666 in the library.
I'm interested in knowing what books you would recommend to someone who is interested in Latin American literature but doesn't know where to start. Have a great day.
Ohmygosh, I love the idea of reading Borges chronologically! Lately I am thinking more and more about how people and times change over time and how interesting it is to watch movies by a director or read books by an author in chronological order to see these changes. It is so much fun!! Oop! I have Hopscotch on my shelves...but haven't read it and I know I will love him!!! Wahhh. I am currently reading 2666, hoping to finish it by the end of month but I am unsure. He is so amazing. The only other book of his I have read it The Savage Detectives and I liked it but you are making me feel like I should reread it!!! Lol. Oh boy..I started One Hundred Years of Solitude....and haven't finished it....because I get distracted so easily....I am shameful, lol. I need to finish it. Great video! I have added many things to my list!
Thanks, Stephanie! I am so glad you enjoyed this video. I'd love to hear your thoughts on 2666 and One Hundred Years of Solitude when you do finish them :)
I loved seeing a bit of your home...the beautiful tiles/fountain, the boats and I look forward to hearing about female L.A. authors.
Thanks, Sandra! I talk about Lydia Fagundes Telles in this video, but there will be more female authors in part 2.
Cant wait for the next part!
Thank you! I should come out on Saturday.
Roberto Bolaño ❤🇨🇱
Rayuela sounds very interesting! I would love to read it in the original Spanish but i still really struggle with extremely literary prose. How would you describe the writing itself? Is it quite complex or colloquial? Or is it more straightforward? Thanks! (Edit: i can manage Mario Bellatin but am not yet able to read Fernanda Melchor)
To me, as a native Spanish speaker, the language used in Rayuela seems straightforward. Nothing like Fernanda Melchor's Hurricane Season which is masterfully rich in slang and vulgar language and, therefore, I imagine, hard to read for someone who is not proficient in Spanish.
@@JuanReads thank you :) perhaps i will check Rayuela out. I look forward to the day i can read Melchor untranslated. The first time i tried i couldn't get past the first page. I started to wonder if i knew any Spanish at all 🤣
@@homolibrariensis8132 If you get some Mexican friends who would swear a lot, you'll be able to understand Melchor untranslated!