Catrinas, catrines y calaveritas
Ciudad de México: Lebrí editorial, 2025. First Edition. Paperback. 148 pages, wrps, 21 cm. New. Item #88995
ISBN: 9789709674293
This book is a vibrant exploration of one of Mexico's most iconic traditions: the Day of the Dead. Through a series of creative and humorous "calaveritas literarias" (traditional satirical verses), Fernando Mendoza Rosas breathes life into the skeletal figures of Catrinas and Catrines. The text celebrates the Mexican philosophy of laughing at death, using clever wordplay and rhythmic poetry to portray diverse characters—from historical icons to everyday people—as they encounter the Great Beyond. It serves as both a cultural tribute and a playful literary exercise that keeps this centuries-old oral and written tradition alive for modern readers.
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