Tres Cuentos by Casa Literaria

Carolina Quiroga
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"Tres Cuentos" is a literary podcast exploring Latin American literature, oral traditions, folklore, history, and cultural heritage through carefully selected stories from across the region. Originally produced between 2018 and 2022, the series features 58 episodes of historical narratives, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, and traditional tales. Now presented by "Casa Literaria", the home of Latin American stories, "Tres Cuentos" continues to celebrate the voices, imagination, and memory of Latin America. Buen provecho—and happy listening!

  1. Sep 23

    056 - EN - Woman - Kianny Antigua - Dominican Republic

    What if the complex, fragmented experience of migration, motherhood, and identity could be distilled into a rhythm so powerful it commands you to listen? "Woman" is a vibrant and raw episode that spotlights the fierce, brilliant voice of Dominican-American poet, author, and translator Kianny Antigua. The episode takes listeners on an unforgettable lyrical journey through Antigua’s evocative verses, which fearlessly dissect the bittersweet realities of the Afro-Latina diaspora, the multi-layered struggles of working-class women, and the unbreakable threads of ancestral memory. Woven into this stunning poetic showcase, the post features an inspiring exploration of Antigua's multi-faceted creative journey from the Dominican Republic to the bustling streets of New York. The episode breaks down how Antigua transforms the everyday triumphs and heartbreaks of the immigrant experience into a radical act of self-preservation and cultural pride. It is a deeply moving, rhythmically charged, and essential listen for anyone passionate about contemporary Caribbean literature, intersectional feminism, and the raw power of bilingual poetry. Read more at: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #FemalePoets #KiannyAntigua #TresCuentosPodcast #DominicanLiterature #AfroLatinaVoices #DiasporaStories

    056 - EN - Woman - Kianny Antigua - Dominican Republic

  2. Sep 23

    055 - EN - Belated Hypotheses - Sandra Uribe Perez - Colombia

    What happens when the quiet, domestic spaces of a woman's life are transformed into an epic, cosmic battlefield of memory, body, and time? In "Belated Hypotheses," we continue celebrating powerful female voices by diving into the lyrical world of acclaimed Colombian poet Sandra Uribe Pérez. The narrative journey explores Uribe Pérez’s raw, luminous verses, which boldly peel back the layers of traditional femininity, grief, and resilience to reveal the fierce intellectual and emotional fire burning beneath. Expanding on this poetic immersion, the post features a brilliant exploration of contemporary Colombian poetry and its role in healing historical and personal wounds. The episode unpacks how Uribe Pérez masterfully uses the economy of verse to challenge societal constraints and capture the complex essence of the modern Latin American female experience. It is a profoundly moving, intellectual encounter with a writer who turns vulnerability into armor, making it an essential listen for anyone moved by the transformative power of women's poetry and bilingual storytelling. Read more at: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #FemalePoets #SandraUribePerez #TresCuentosPodcast #ColombianLiterature #WomenPoets #LatinAmericanPoetry

    055 - EN - Belated Hypotheses - Sandra Uribe Perez - Colombia

  3. Sep 23

    054 - SP - Una Poeta Entre Dos Mundos - Liliana Valenzuela - México y Estados Unidos

    ¿Y si la poesía no consistiera únicamente en acomodar palabras hermosas sobre una página, sino en construir puentes entre culturas, idiomas y mundos distintos? "Una poeta entre dos mundos" celebra la poderosa voz de Liliana Valenzuela, poeta, ensayista y reconocida traductora. A través de una selección de poemas cargados de sensibilidad, memoria e identidad, este episodio invita a los oyentes a recorrer un espacio en el que las fronteras entre el inglés y el español se vuelven fluidas. En la obra de Valenzuela, ambos idiomas dialogan, se complementan y se transforman en un lenguaje propio que refleja las complejidades de vivir entre culturas. Como complemento de esta muestra poética, el episodio incluye una conversación sobre el arte de la traducción literaria. Liliana Valenzuela comparte sus reflexiones sobre lo que implica trasladar no solo palabras, sino también emociones, ritmos y matices culturales de un idioma a otro. El episodio también reflexiona sobre la experiencia mexicano-estadounidense, la identidad bilingüe y los procesos creativos que surgen cuando una persona habita más de un mundo cultural a la vez. Una celebración de la poesía, la traducción y la fuerza transformadora de las voces femeninas. Lee más: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #Poetas #LilianaValenzuela #TresCuentos #PoesíaChicana #TraducciónLiteraria

    054 - SP - Una Poeta Entre Dos Mundos - Liliana Valenzuela - México y Estados Unidos

  4. Sep 23

    054 - EN - A Poet Between Two Worlds - Liliana Valenzuela - Mexico and United States

    What if poetry is a radical act of building bridges between two distinct cultures, languages, and worlds? "A Poet Between Worlds" is a vibrant and deeply moving episode that highlights the brilliant voice of poet, essayist, and acclaimed translator Liliana Valenzuela. The episode takes listeners on a lyrical journey through Valenzuela's evocative poetry, where the fluid boundaries between English and Spanish melt away into a powerful, unified tapestry of identity and memory. Tying beautifully into this poetic showcase, the post features an illuminating interview that dives into the complex, invisible art of literary translation. Valenzuela shares her profound insights into what it means to carry the soul of a story across borders, drawing on her extensive experience translating works by iconic authors such as Sandra Cisneros. The episode unpacks the joys and struggles of living, thinking, and creating in the hyphenated space of the Mexican-American experience. It is an essential, inspiring listen for anyone who believes in the power of bilingual storytelling and the enduring strength of female creative voices. Read more at: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #FemalePoets #LilianaValenzuela #TresCuentosPodcast#ChicanaLiterature #ChicanaPoetry

    054 - EN - A Poet Between Two Worlds - Liliana Valenzuela - Mexico and United States

  5. Sep 23

    053 - SP - Gabriela Mistral, Santiago Dabove, Emilia Pardo Bazan - Tres Autores

    En este episodio especial, Carolina Quiroga revisita cuatro años de Tres Cuentos a través de las voces de tres autores extraordinarios: Gabriela Mistral, Santiago Dabove y Emilia Pardo Bazán. Desde un relato de creación recopilado por Eduardo Galeano hasta la imaginativa historia de Dabove sobre un viaje en tren a través de toda una vida, pasando por el inolvidable cuento de Bazán sobre una novia que se atreve a decir “no” en el altar y el poderoso poema de Mistral sobre una palabra jamás pronunciada, este recorrido literario explora la memoria, las decisiones que nos definen, la identidad y las historias que llevamos dentro. A través de géneros, estilos y épocas diferentes, las obras reunidas en este episodio invitan a reflexionar sobre los caminos que elegimos, las oportunidades perdidas, los silencios que nos acompañan y las formas en que la literatura nos ayuda a comprender nuestra propia experiencia humana. En el comentario, Carolina reflexiona sobre la evolución de Tres Cuentos durante sus primeros cuatro años, repasando los temas, géneros y tradiciones literarias que han dado forma al podcast. También reconoce la labor de traductores, escritores, investigadores y académicos cuyo trabajo permite que la literatura latinoamericana continúe llegando a nuevas audiencias alrededor del mundo. Lee más: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #GabrielaMistral #SantiagoDabove #EmiliaPardoBazán #LiteraturaLatinoamericana #PodcastLiterario

    053 - SP - Gabriela Mistral, Santiago Dabove, Emilia Pardo Bazan - Tres Autores

  6. Sep 23

    053 - EN - Gabriela Mistral, Santiago Dabove, Emilia Pardo Bazan - Three Authors

    In this special episode, Carolina revisits four years of "Tres Cuentos" through the voices of three remarkable authors: Gabriela Mistral, Santiago Dabove, and Emilia Pardo Bazán. From a creation story collected by Eduardo Galeano to Dabove’s imaginative tale of a train ride through an entire lifetime, Bazán’s unforgettable story of a bride who says “no” at the altar, and Mistral’s powerful poem about an unspoken word, this literary journey explores memory, choice, identity, and the stories we carry within us. In the commentary, Carolina reflects on the evolution of "Tres Cuentos, revisiting the themes, genres, and literary traditions explored throughout the podcast’s first four years. She also highlights the work of translators, writers, and scholars whose efforts help bring Latin American literature to new audiences while looking ahead to a future season dedicated to women’s poetry. Read more at: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #GabrielaMistral #SantiagoDabove #EmiliaPardoBazan #LatinAmericanLiterature #TresCuentosPodcast

    053 - EN - Gabriela Mistral, Santiago Dabove, Emilia Pardo Bazan - Three Authors

  7. Sep 23

    052 - SP - La Resucitada - Emilia Pardo Bazán - España

    En "La Resucitada", la escritora española Emilia Pardo Bazán imagina lo imposible: una mujer despierta en su tumba y regresa a casa, esperando encontrar alegría, gratitud y amor. Sin embargo, aquello que debería ser motivo de celebración se convierte en una experiencia inquietante cuando descubre que quienes lloraron su muerte son incapaces de aceptar su regreso y comienzan a verla como algo extraño y perturbador. Con una atmósfera gótica cargada de misterio, profundidad psicológica y elementos sobrenaturales, este fascinante relato explora el aislamiento, la identidad y las dificultades que surgen cuando alguien regresa transformado por una experiencia que los demás no pueden comprender. En el comentario, Carolina Quiroga reflexiona sobre cómo las personas que regresan de experiencias profundas de trauma, pérdida o transformación a menudo tienen dificultades para reconectarse con el mundo que dejaron atrás. También explora el concepto de apoteosis en el Viaje del Héroe y examina el papel pionero de Emilia Pardo Bazán como escritora feminista que desafió las convenciones sociales de su tiempo y amplió las oportunidades para las mujeres en la literatura y en la vida intelectual. Lee más: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #EmiliaPardoBazán #LiteraturaGótica #LiteraturaFantástica #MujeresEscritoras #LiteraturaFeminista #LiteraturaClásica #PodcastLiterario #TresCuentos

    052 - SP - La Resucitada - Emilia Pardo Bazán - España

  8. Sep 23

    052 - EN - The Woman Who Came Back to Life - Espana

    In “The Woman Who Came Back to Life,” Spanish writer Emilia Pardo Bazán imagines the impossible: a woman awakens inside her tomb and returns home expecting joy, gratitude, and love. Instead, she discovers that those who mourned her cannot accept her return, treating her as something strange and unsettling. Blending gothic atmosphere, psychological insight, and supernatural intrigue, this haunting tale explores alienation, identity, and the difficult path of returning from the threshold of death. In the commentary, Carolina reflects on how people who return from profound trauma, loss, or transformation often struggle to reconnect with the world they once knew. She also explores the concept of apotheosis in the Hero’s Journey and examines Emilia Pardo Bazán’s pioneering role as a feminist writer who challenged social conventions and expanded opportunities for women in literature and intellectual life. Read more at: https://www.casaliteraria.com/trescuentospodcast #EmiliaPardoBazan #GothicLiterature #WomenWriters #FeministLiterature #PsychologicalFiction #LiteraryPodcast "

    052 - EN - The Woman Who Came Back to Life - Espana
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"Tres Cuentos" is a literary podcast exploring Latin American literature, oral traditions, folklore, history, and cultural heritage through carefully selected stories from across the region. Originally produced between 2018 and 2022, the series features 58 episodes of historical narratives, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, and traditional tales. Now presented by "Casa Literaria", the home of Latin American stories, "Tres Cuentos" continues to celebrate the voices, imagination, and memory of Latin America. Buen provecho—and happy listening!

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