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Many readers have already discovered the magic of Garcia Marquez's
One Hundred Years of Solitude and the allure of Allende's
The House of the Spirits. By examining such popular works and introducing a host of lesser-known Latin American writers and their fiction, this volume helps readers navigate the rich and varied culture at the heart of Latin American literature. Going beyond the usual literary criticism, this book considers works of Latin American literature not only in terms of literary merit, but also with regard to their place in the literary heritage. It also examines the cultural messages we can learn from both historic and contemporary works.
This volume, taken as a whole, provides a wealth of information with the depth and authority demanded for serious research. At the same time, the book is structured with chronological and topical organization, so that each chapter can be read and enjoyed independently. The analysis is written with clarity and accessibility for the nonspecialists, and all terms are defined, to help students and their teachers better appreciate the Latin American writers, their novels, and the cultures that shaped them. Ten teachers were consulted on the content to ensure that the works and authors covered met student needs and interests. A timeline of historical events, and further suggested readings lend further assistance to readers who want to research and fully understand the historical and cultural significance behind these literary works.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Writing about the Americas: From the Colonial Period to the 19th Century
Latin America's 20th-Century Literature: Historical Movements and Landscapes
The Coming of Age of Modern Latin American Literature: The "Boom"
Women Writers: New Perspectives on Latin America
Writing about Cultural, Ethnic, and Religious Identities
Chronology of Historic Events in Latin American Culture
Über den Autor / die Autorin
RAFAEL OCASIO is Professor of Spanish at Agnes Scott College. His areas of expertise encompass Latin American literature as well as Afro-Cuban culture.
