The Popol Vuh was written to preserve Mayan culture during colonization. To quote the K'iche' authors, "We are currently under a new law of God and Christianity, dismayed that our faces are hidden and the Popol Vuh... is no longer heard." This exquisitely illustrated prose retelling, by award-winning scholar of Latin American literature Ilan Stavans, features an introduction by author and environmental activist Homero Aridjis and pictures by folk artist Gabriela Larios. The enchanting illustrations stimulate the imagination, with the vibrant hues and rhythmic composition delightfully complementing these exciting tales of gods and heroes.
Popol Vuh: A Retelling is a beautiful and accessible text that will inspire, inform and ensure that the voices of the Indigenous people of the Americas are still heard today. --Grace Rajendran, freelance reviewer and literary events producer