The Havana Habit
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An acclaimed poet and critic presents an affectionate examination of Cuba in America's cultural imagination. "This short, breezy, and often amusing examination of American perceptions of Cuba is both timely and informative. . . . P rez Firmat has handled this topic with a light, humorous touch without diminishing its more serious aspects."-Jay Freeman, Booklist "Mr. P rez Firmat catalogs the ways in which Cuba has influenced American tastes and infiltrated American culture . . . to suggest the pride of place Havana once had in the American imagination."-Eric Felten, Wall Street Journal "A tale of two closely tied cultures, The Havana Habit is told with both lan and humor."-Oscar Hijuelos, author of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300177895
ISBN13:9780300177893
Release Date:February 2012
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.63 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.3" x 7.9"
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