Our Artist in Cuba
Fifty drawings on wood. Leaves from the Sketch-book of a traveler, During the Winter of 1864-5By George Washington Carleton
Length12m
About this audiobook
In "Our Artist in Cuba," George Washington Carleton offers a rich tapestry of cultural observations and artistic explorations, painting the vibrant life of Cuba through his eloquent prose and vivid imagery. Carleton deftly weaves personal narratives with broader societal themes, showcasing his innovative style that blends travel writing with an art critique. The book emerges from the context of late 19th-century Cuba, a time of political unrest and burgeoning artistic expression, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the picturesque landscapes, customs, and challenges of Cuban society as perceived through an artist's eyes. George Washington Carleton, an influential figure in American art and letters, was deeply affected by his experiences abroad, particularly in Cuba. His background as an artist, along with his fascination for diverse cultures, equipped him with a unique lens to interpret and convey the Latin American environment. Carleton's encounters with Cuban artistry and its reflections on identity and resilience made a lasting impression, compelling him to document this vibrant culture for American readers. This book is highly recommended for enthusiasts of travel literature, art history, and cultural studies alike. Carleton'Äôs insightful observations resonate well beyond his time, offering contemporary audiences a profound understanding of Cuba'Äôs artistic heritage and the universal human experience.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A PRELIMINARY WORD.
27FIRST HOUR! SECOND HOUR!! THIRD HOUR!!!
2THE START.—THE STEAMSHIP COLUMBIA. AT SEA.
28BED-ROOMS IN CUBA.
3IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
29SEA-BATHS IN HAVANA,
4ARRIVAL AT HAVANA.
30HOTELS IN HAVANA.
5STREETS OF HAVANA.—CALLE MERCADERES.
31HIGH ART IN HAVANA.
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6VIEW FROM OUR WINDOW AT THE HOTEL ALMY.
32LOCOMOTION IN THE COUNTRY.
7STREETS OF HAVANA.—CALLE TENIENTE RE.
33SHOPPING IN HAVANA.
8AT THE CAFE LOUVRE.
34THE NATIONAL BEVERAGE OF HAVANA.
9THE [WICKED] FLEA OF HAVANA.
35THE LIZARDS OF CUBA.
10THE NATIONAL VEHICLE OF HAVANA.
36SMOKING IN HAVANA.
11A COCK-FIGHT IN CUBA.
37THE MUSQUITOS OF HAVANA.
12STREETS OF HAVANA.—CALLE LAMPARILLA.
38PUBLIC SERVANTS IN CUBA.
13THE CUBAN TOOTH-PICK.
39ONE OF THE SENSATIONS IN CUBA.
14THE CAPTAIN GENERAL'S QUINTA,
40THE GREAT CAVE NEAR MATANZAS.
15THE DOMESTIC INSECTS OF HAVANA.
41THE OUTSKIRTS OF MATANZAS.
16A LITTLE EPISODE IN THE CALLE BARRATILLO.
42ARCHITECTURE IN MATANZAS.
17STREETS OF HAVANA.—CALLE COMPOSTELLA,
43A CAFFETAL NEAR MATANZAS.
18AN INTERIOR IN HAVANA.
44THE PICTURESQUE IN MATANZAS.
19HEADS OF THE PEOPLE.
45A SUGAR PLANTATION, NEAR THE YUMORI.
20PRIMITIVE HABITS OF THE NATIVES.
46A BED-CHAMBER IN MATANZAS.
21WASHING IN HAVANA..
47ECONOMY IS WEALTH.
22CARNIVAL IN HAVANA.
48THE SUBURBS OF CALABAZAR
23A MASK BALL AT THE TACON.
49PLANTATIONS NEAR MARIANAS,
24LATER IN THE EVENING,
50ARCHITECTURE IN HAVANA.
25STREETS OF HAVANA—CALLE OBRAPIA.
51LAST NIGHT IN HAVANA.
26STREETS OF HAVANA—CALLE O'REILLY.
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