The Cambridge history of Latina/o American literature /

"The Cambridge History of Latina/o American Literature emphasizes the importance of understanding Latina/o literature not simply as a US ethnic phenomenon but more broadly as an important element of a trans-American literary imagination. Engaging with the dynamics of migration, linguistic and c...

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Other Authors: González, John Morán (Editor), Lomas, Laura, 1967- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2018.
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Summary:"The Cambridge History of Latina/o American Literature emphasizes the importance of understanding Latina/o literature not simply as a US ethnic phenomenon but more broadly as an important element of a trans-American literary imagination. Engaging with the dynamics of migration, linguistic and cultural translation, and the uneven distribution of resources across the Americas that characterize Latina/o literature, the essays in this History provide a critical overview of key texts, authors, themes, and contexts as discussed by leading scholars in the field. This book demonstrates the relevance of Latina/o literature for a world defined by the migration of people, commodities, and cultural expressions"--
Physical Description:xxxvi, 819 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781107183087
1107183081