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Cecilia Valdés: Cuba's National Novel That Challenged an Era
The story of Cecilia Valdés, Cirilo Villaverde's masterpiece on race, love and colonialism in 19th century Cuba, and its legendary zarzuela adaptation.
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Havana Book Fair Postponed: Fuel Crisis Hits Cuban Culture
The 34th Havana International Book Fair, scheduled for Feb 12-22 at La Cabaña fortress, is postponed due to Cuba's deepening fuel crisis.
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Nicolás Guillén: Cuba's National Poet and the Afro-Cuban Voice
Discover the life and work of Nicolás Guillén, the poet who fused son music with poetry and gave voice to Afro-Cuban identity.
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Havana Book Fair Postponed Amid Cuba's Deepening Fuel Crisis
The 34th Havana International Book Fair, dedicated to Fidel Castro's centennial with Russia as guest country, suspended indefinitely.
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Nicolás Guillén: The Poet Who Made Cuban Son Sing
Discover the life and work of Nicolás Guillén, Cuba's National Poet who fused African rhythms with poetry to create the Afro-Cuban movement.