English Translation — El Apellido Nicolas Guillen

He searches for his "roots" beyond the written colonial records, asking where his Mandinga, Congo, or Dahoman names have gone. Reclaiming Heritage:

Highlighting the struggles of the poor and the marginalized. el apellido nicolas guillen english translation

Below is the original Spanish text of "El apellido" by Nicolás Guillén, followed by an accurate line-by-line that preserves the rhythm, rage, and sorrow of the original. He searches for his "roots" beyond the written