About this book
Ricardo Palma's Tradiciones peruanas transports listeners to colonial Peru through a mesmerizing collection of legends, folklore, and historical tales. This classic work of Spanish American literature weaves together myth and history, drawing from popular stories, archival records, and local oral traditions to create a vivid portrait of Peruvian society during the viceregal period.
Each tradición captures the spirit of Peru's past, featuring ghostly encounters in Cuzco's shadowed streets, miracles and supernatural interventions, colonial administrators and their misdeeds, and romances tinged with tragedy and mystery. From "Los duendes del Cuzco" to "La llorona del Viernes Santo," Palma blends historical context with imaginative storytelling, creating narratives that feel both authentically rooted in their time and timelessly enchanting.
Originally published in the 19th century, these traditions have become foundational texts in Latin American literature, celebrated for their wit, cultural insight, and masterful narrative voice. Palma's distinctive style—part historian, part raconteur—brings colonial Peru to life with humor, pathos, and meticulous attention to period detail.
Perfect for listeners interested in Latin American history, folklore, and classic literature, this audiobook offers a compelling window into Peru's colonial legacy and the enduring power of storytelling to preserve cultural memory.
