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First poem in this collection by Rubén Darío, and the parallels between it and Nerval's Fantaisie jump out to me (but then, I'm French and I had to learn it by heart at school).

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In the author‘s note, she describes the Nicaraguan poet‘s life, the subject of this book. Rubén Darío (1867-1916) appears to have had a tremendous impact on Latin America and in his home country, #Nicaragua. #foodandlit @catsandbooks

“This loss of words must be the first shock faced by every immigrant.” 😢

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“But truth is never popular with corrupt leaders who rely on lies.”

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I finally made it to the Bolivian bakery near my PT office for a little treat/research for #FoodAndLit

I got two cheese empanadas and coconut bread. I haven‘t tried the bread yet but love the empanada.

Ixelia‘s mother sold her virginity to the highest bidder, then continued to sell her until at 11, her mother made her go live with an elderly violent man Don Roque in hopes of inheritance when he died. Adela falls head over heels for Ixelia, who finally sees freedom from this sexual abuse. In this story, we know the victim of the murder, Adela, and her murderers, Don Roque and Ixelia‘s mother. The protagonist is a writer who wants to tell ⬇️

My next book for #foodandlit is by a Cuban poet about a Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario

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Finally, some authentic Nicaraguan food (amongst American food)!

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How depressing. There are some mentions of Nicaraguan food, but the first time there‘s an excellent description of food, it‘s American! T.G.I. Fridays. 😟

Fortunately I‘ve found some Nicaraguan restaurants here in San Antonio so I‘ll get to try some hopefully authentic food.

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