Stavans:Popol Vuh

English, Ilan Stavans, 2020
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"Popol Vuh: A Retelling" by Ilan Stavans is an impressive and urgent prose retelling of the Maya creation myth. This reinterpretation is beautifully illustrated by the talented Salvadoran folk artist Gabriela Larios and introduced by the renowned author and environmentalist Homero Aridjis. The "Popol Vuh" is the archetypal creation story of Latin America, originating from the oral tradition of the Maya and transcribed in the 16th century by members of the K'iche' nobility in Guatemala. This narrative offers a deep insight into the way of life of the Maya before the destruction brought by colonization, including their ethics, views on death and the afterlife, as well as their devotion to nature. The story describes the creation of the world through a series of experiments involving wooden figures, demigods, and ultimately humans, addressing the challenges faced by the Maya, including the legend of a king who became a spirit to guide his people in times of need.

Key specifications

Language
English
Author
Ilan Stavans
Number of pages
224
Book cover
Hard cover
Year
2020
Item number
41262015

General information

Publisher
Restless Books
Category
Fiction
Release date
22.12.2023

Book properties

Language
English
Author
Ilan Stavans
Year
2020
Number of pages
224
Book cover
Hard cover
Year
2020

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Height
158.80 mm
Width
158.80 mm

Package dimensions

Length
16.30 cm
Width
16.30 cm
Height
2.30 cm
Weight
425 g

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