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The Clocks of Puerto López: Bilingual Spanish-English Stories from Ecuador

The Clocks of Puerto López: Bilingual Spanish-English Stories from Ecuador - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Pomme BilingualTheme:Ethnic Orientation/MulticulturalPublish date:6/6/2025Pages:68

From a misty páramo to the sun-warmed fishing boats of Puerto López, this collection of bilingual short stories invites readers into the heart of Ecuador, where myth and memory dance in everyday life.

Blending magical realism with intimate portraits of community, tradition, and change, The Clocks of Puerto López: Bilingual Spanish-English Stories from Ecuador offers eight original tales written in authentic Ecuadorian Spanish, alongside English translations.

Each story explores a distinct setting and theme, from coastal cumbia parties and ancestral rivers to hummingbirds that carry messages and bookstores that open only on Tuesdays.

Whether you're just beginning your journey in Spanish or looking to deepen your understanding of Ecuadorian culture and language, this book offers a lyrical, accessible window into a country where time flows like a mountain river, and sometimes, runs backward.