Peruvian novelist, poet, and anthropologist who wrote mainly in Spanish, although some of his poetry is in Quechua. Generally considered one of the foremost figures of 20th century Peruvian letters, Arguedas was born in the province of Andahuaylas in the southern Peruvian Andes. He was brought up amongst Quechua Indians, and learned Quechua before Spanish. He studied anthropology at the National University of San Marcos and worked as an anthropologist and professor.
His best-known works are, Agua (1935); Yawar Fiesta (1941); Los rios profundos (1958); La agonía de Rasu Ñiti (1962); Todas las sangres (1964); El zorro de arriba y el zorro de abajo (1971).
Click here to listen to Arguedas reciting his poem: " Canto a nuestro padre Tupac Amaru "
PROGRAM
Cultural events
Keynote speaker
Special panels
Sponsors
Registration
Hotel
This conference explores the Arguedian oeuvre and the indigenous cultures of Peru in the "sierra," the Peruvian highlands adjacent cultures of both the coastal area and the Amazonian region. Literature of the border cultures will also be incuded.
Convocatoria
Programas culturales
Conferencia magistral
Sesiones de mesa redonda
Programa
Patrocinio
Matricula
Novelista peruano, poeta, y antropólogo quien escribió en español, y en quechua. Generalmente considerado como una de las figuras más destacadas de la literatura peruana del siglo XX, Arguedas nació en la provincia de Andahuaylas en el sur de los Andes peruanos. Fue criado entre indígenas quechuahablantes, y aprendió el quechua antes del español. Estudió antropología en la Universidad Nacional de San Marcos y trabajó como antropólogo y profesor hasta su inoportuna y trágica muerte.
Sus obras más conocidas son, Agua (1935); Yawar Fiesta (1941); Los rios profundos ( 1958); La agonía de Rasu Ñiti (1962); Todas las sangres (1964); El zorro de arriba y el zorro de abajo (1971).
" Canto a nuestro padre Túpac Amaru " (recitado por JMA)
short_program_FINAL10-18-11.pdf
Program at a Glance:
arguedas_program_FINAL10-18-11.pdf
In addition to the scholarly session, the conference offers a rich cultural program that complements the celebration of the centenary of José María Arguedas' birth.
Among the events are
Poet, literary critic and personal friend of José María Arguedas
Their correspondance appeared in
Cartas de José María Arguedas a Pedro Lastra , edited by Edgar O'Hara.
More information about Pedro Lastra
PERUVIAN PERSPECTIVES OF THE ARGUEDIAN OEUVRE
Moderator: Silvia Nagy-Zekmi, Villanova University
JOSE MARIA ARGUEDAS' POETRY
Moderator: Julio Noriega , Knox College
Organizer:
Department of
Romance Languages and Literatures
Our hearfelt thanks
to all of our sponsors.
Video hecho de la Danza de Tijeras presentado por Los Chancas del Perú. Incluye "“La agonía de Rasu Ñiti”"
Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Villanova University
Villanova, PA 19085
610-519-7478
Villanova University is located in the suburb of Philadelphia. The conference will take place at the Connelly Center .
Fotos tomadas
en la conferencia
Carnaval de Tambobamba
singing José María Arguedas
ROOM RESERVATION
the special rate for the conference (between 10/27-10/29) is $99 for single and $109 for double rooms (+ tax). Please call: 800.321.2211
At reservation please mention the "Villanova - Arguedas Room Block" to get this rate
To reserve online a SINGLE ROOM pls. click here
To reserve a DOUBLE ROOM , pls. click here .
Please reserve your room before October 15 , becasue the special rates will no longer apply after that date and availability of rooms is not guaranteed.
SHUTTLE service from and to PHL airport (choose King of Prussia region)
TRANSPORT: METRO (train) click here for Metro map
The Devon Courtyard Hotel is about 1/2 miles from the Strafford station , a 10 minute walk. The Villanova station is next to the campus, it is the 4th station from Strafford, an 8-10 minute train ride.
Schedules are found for the Paoli-Thorndale line:
Please note that Friday and Saturday schedules are different.
T he conference registration will take place at Villanova University's Connelly Center , and most events will be held there. See the program.
The Devon Countryard by Marriott
762 W Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 USA
Phone: 1-610-687-6633
Fax: 1-610-687-1150
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