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Name: La Llorona : the crying woman
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Author: Rudolfo A. Anaya

📘 La Llorona : the crying woman by Rudolfo A. Anaya

In ancient Mexico, beautiful Maya's children are endangered by the threat of Señor Tiempo who, jealous of their immortality, plots to destroy them.

First publish date: 2011

Authors: Rudolfo A. Anaya

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