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The document provides a comprehensive overview of Caribbean literature in Spanish, focusing on the literary traditions of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. It traces the origins of these literatures back to Arawak oral traditions and highlights key historical texts that shaped their development. The document discusses the impact of European colonization, the incorporation of African and indigenous influences, and the evolution of literary forms from early chronicles to modern narratives. It also examines themes such as identity, resistance, and social issues within the context of colonialism and post-colonialism, showcasing significant authors and works that reflect the complexities of Caribbean culture and history.

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Who inhabited the Caribbean before the Spanish?

PRE-COLUMBIAN/ABORIGINAL CULTURES OF THE ISLAND They included two major language families - the Arawakans and the Cariban. ing to our historians and the Arawakan Tribe dominated the Caribbean Islands. They were settled communities with agricultural based economies, and having well developed cultures.

Do any Caribbean islands speak Spanish?

Unlike some Caribbean and coastal dialects where the S sound is often aspirated or dropped, in Mexican Spanish, the S sound is consistently pronounced, making it easier to distinguish words and maintain clarity in speech.

What was the Spanish Caribbean called?

The Spanish West Indies, Spanish Caribbean or the Spanish Antilles (also known as Las Antillas Occidentales or simply Las Antillas Espaolas in Spanish) were Spanish territories in the Caribbean.

What language is spoken in Caribbean literature?

It is most often, however, written in English, Spanish, Spanglish, French, Hindustani, Dutch, or any number of creoles. Poetry in English from the former British West Indies has been referred to as Anglo-Caribbean poetry or West Indian poetry.

What is another name for the Caribbean?

Thereafter, the term Antilles was commonly assigned to the formation, and Sea of the Antilles became a common alternative name for the Caribbean Sea in various European languages.

Where did the Caribbean get its name?

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