The Underdogs - with Related Texts

In addition to a fresh translation of Los de Abajo , Azuela's classic novel of the Mexican Revolution, this volume offers both a general Introduction to the work and an extensive appendix setting the novel in its historical, literary, and political context. Related texts include contemporary reviews of Azuela's book, an excerpt from Anita Brenner's Idols Behind Altars (1929), and selections from John Reed's Insurgent Mexico (1914).

Summary

Along with a fresh translation of Azuela's classic novel, this volume offers an introduction setting the work in its historical, literary, and political contexts. Related texts include contemporary reviews of Azuela's work, excerpts from John Reed's "Insurgent Mexico", and selections from Azuela's correspondence.

Product details

• Authors: Mariano Azuela
• Assisted by: Gustavo Pellon (Translation)
• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2006
• EAN: 9780872208346
• ISBN: 978-0-87220-834-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 166 g
• Illustrations: Illustrations
• Series: Hackett Classics
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies