McNulty Professor in the Poetics Program and Research Professor of Anthropology Dennis Tedlock

Popol Vuh

One of the most extraordinary works of the human imagination and the most important text in the native languages of the Americas, Popul Vuh: The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life was first made accessible to the public 10 years ago. This new edition retains the quality of the original translation, has been enriched, and includes 20 new illustrations, maps, drawings, and photos.

The Definitive Edition Of The Mayan Book Of The Dawn Of Life And The Glories Of

James H McNulty Professor of English and Research Professor of Anthropology Dennis Tedlock

Tedlock's photographs and diagrams accompany the text, capturing nuances not apparent in the dialogue alone. He also provides an introduction and commentary that explains the historical events compressed into the play, the Spanish influence on the Mayan dramatic tradition, and the cultural and religious world preserved in this remarkable play."--BOOK JACKET.

McNulty Professor in the Poetics Program and Research Professor of Anthropology Dennis Tedlock

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