Background
Compton, Merlin David was born on July 22, 1924 in Ogden, Utah, United States. Son of George Albert and Margaret Estella (Mattson) Compton.
(The figure of Ricardo Palma stilllooms large in Spanish A...)
The figure of Ricardo Palma stilllooms large in Spanish American literature because he preserved Peru'spast in delightful narratives that he called "tradiciones,"a new genre he invented.His "tradiciones"are widely read in the original language in university and college literatureclasses throughout the United States;however they are relatively unknown to those who do not read Spanish. Thiscollection makes some of his "tradiciones" availableto readers of the English language.Why read them?¿ Because of Palma, Peru and especially Lima,its capital city, will live forever. His "tradiciones"are the door to a fascinating world that the author has portrayed with unusualskill and verve.What is it in the "tradiciones" which explains their popularity? First, theyare interesting.¿ There are duels, loveaffairs, miracles, excommunications and blood shed because of a concept ofhonor which permeated their lives. Second is Palma'sstyle, which is irreverent, ironic, and light in tone. Many have tried toimitate it. No one has succeeded. Finally, he portrays colonial society ingreat detail. One might say that if someone wishes to see how societyfunctioned in real life in Peru'spast he should read the "tradiciones."
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Compton, Merlin David was born on July 22, 1924 in Ogden, Utah, United States. Son of George Albert and Margaret Estella (Mattson) Compton.
Bachelor, Brigham Young University, 1952. Master of Arts, Brigham Young University, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1959.
Assistant professor, Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1959-1963; associate professor, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah., 1963-1964; professor Spanish, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1964-1989.
(The figure of Ricardo Palma stilllooms large in Spanish A...)
Faith in God is more than a theoretical belief in Him. To have faith in God is to trust Him, to have confidence in Him, and to be willing to act on belief in Him. It is a principle of action and power.
Staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Avon Allen Compton, June 17, 1950. Children: Terry Ann Compton Harward, Todd Merlin, Tamara Jane Compton Hauge, Timothy George, Tina Louise.